Manufacturing Engineer

Join Polo Custom Products, a leading manufacturer with a proud history of delivering innovative, high-quality solutions to customers across diverse industries. We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who is passionate about driving continuous improvement, optimizing production processes, and implementing innovative manufacturing solutions that enhance safety, quality, efficiency, and cost performance. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate across operations, maintenance, engineering, and leadership teams to support our commitment to manufacturing excellence. Candidates with military experience are strongly encouraged to apply, as the leadership, problem-solving, technical aptitude, and dedication to continuous improvement developed through military service align well with the skills needed to succeed in this role.

Location: Onsite - Louisville, MS.

POSITION SUMMARY

Develops, installs and maintains cost-effective methods of manufacturing and establishes fair and equitable manufacturing operating standards. Supervises the functions of the engineering and development and ensures the most economical and feasible method is utilized.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (Primary accountability for specific functions and results)

1. Serves as a positive role model consistent with Polo's corporate culture at all times.
2. Participates at the initiation phase of new product lines to assist in ideas for cost-effective manufacturing, building tooling by motion economy principles.
3. Develops and designs workplace layout using motion economy principles handling, devices, etc.
4. Develops and installs improvements to maintain equitable standards. For most standards, conventional stop watch techniques may be used.
5. Measures variances to standards, identifies obscure variances, investigates reasons, suggests solutions, installs and follows up.
6. Keeps abreast of the trend of technology; investigates and installs most effective methods of manufacturing to keep company at competitive edge at all times.
7. Documents method changes and captures measurable value, the reduction in cost of production and strives for budgeted goal.
8. Collects data to identify manufacturing trends.
9. Conducts a continuous search of new materials, processes and procedures to enhance and improve product line.
10. Prepares accurate cost analyses of new equipment and coordinates implementation.
11. Collaborates closely with the Maintenance Manager to monitor production equipment performance, identify equipment-related issues, and support troubleshooting and resolution of mechanical and electrical problems.
12. Participates in equipment failure analysis and preventive maintenance activities to identify root causes, improve equipment reliability, and minimize unplanned production downtime.
13. Documents equipment modifications, improvements, and troubleshooting activities and maintains accurate records in the designated system.
14. Assists with the evaluation and implementation of equipment improvements, modifications, and preventive maintenance strategies to enhance safety, reliability, efficiency, and overall equipment effectiveness.
15. Represents the company's position and interest effectively in dealings with outside contractors, vendors and engineering consultants.
16. Participates in daily production meetings and attends other project meetings assigned.
17. Travels to other Polo facilities as required.
18. Reduce manufacturing scrap by identifying sources of waste and implementing strategies to minimize defects.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES (Not essential & could be performed by others, if necessary)

1. Other duties as assigned.

2. Assists in sales presentations and design meetings.

3. Ensures that external and internal customers' needs are met.

DIMENSIONS OF AUTHORITY

Positions that report to this position: N/A

Limits of authority to change subordinates' salaries, job assignments, operating policies, etc.: N/A

Limits of capital expenditure authority: N/A

Other limits to authority: N/A

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

To perform at a proficient level and to be fully qualified, a person would be expected to have:

Education: B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering or related field preferred.

Experience: One or two years experience in Industrial Engineering.

Licenses/Certifications: n/a

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. Communicates with associates and other business contacts in a courteous and professional manner.

2. Ability to convey a positive and professional image to applicants and associates.

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

4. Efficient in using the intranet and internet.

5. Follows oral and written instructions.

6. Sound knowledge of engineering theory and design criteria.

7. Experienced in technical computer language and applications.

8. Must be familiar with a variety of manufacturing processes, material selection and product testing in addition to sketching, layout and drafting work

9. Provides functional guidance for administrative support and needs. 10. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, stay organized and perform accurately.

Physical Requirements:

1. Occasionally lifts/and or carries objects about the facility up to 35 lbs. or uses the proper equipment.

2. Close visual work on the computer for long periods of time.

3. Ability to read, write and communicate 100% of the time via phone, e-mail or in person to internal and external customers.

4. Moves frequently about the facility, walking, bending, stooping and reaching.

5. Able to remain in a stationary position standing or sitting 50% of the time.

Work Environment:

1. Exposed to shop elements such as noise, odors and fumes.

Limitations and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of working being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modifications to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an "at-will" basis.