Manufacturing Engineer - Consultant

Job Description

For a complete understanding of this opportunity, and what will be required to be a successful applicant, read on.

In this role, your work is directly tied to what our clients are paying for, unlike overhead positions in larger companies. We tackle exciting projects involving robotics and automation, launching new manufacturing or distribution centers, selecting and implementing ERP systems, AI applications for manufacturing, diagnosing operational issues, and training personnel in operations improvement. We're looking for a Project Manager with a background in industrial, mechanical, or manufacturing engineering. This individual will face unique challenges in solving complex manufacturing and systems issues that our clients couldn't solve on their own.

You'll work closely with nine other team members in a collaborative environment where we support one another to achieve success.

Responsibilities and Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the following areas:

• ERP systems experience
• Facility and equipment layout design, capacity planning
• Lean training, facilitation, and continuous improvement
• Inventory management and supply chain management
• Warehouse design, material handling equipment specifications, warehouse management systems
• Operational analysis to find opportunities for improvement
• Knowledge of information flow in a manufacturing environment
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with AutoCAD or SolidWorks is a plus
• Ability to identify, define, and evaluate solutions to problems
• Strong customer service skills, with the ability to listen and understand client needs
• Grit and entrepreneurial approach to work.

Required Education:

• BS or MS in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or systems engineering, and/or an MBA
• Six Sigma/Lean Black Belt, Project Management, ISO 9001, or AS 9100 certifications are a plus

Compensation and Benefits:

We offer competitive compensation, including a quarterly performance bonus, 401K with matching, ample paid time off, medical, dental and vision coverage for employees and families, profit sharing, reimbursed training expenses, and a company credit card. This role has high earning potential as your work and contributions are directly tied to measurable client impact.

Health and Wellness Benefits:

We invest in the health and security of our team and their families. Through the CAMPS Health Trust, you will enjoy a comprehensive, top-tier benefits package:

• Company-paid medical coverage for employees, with generous company contributions toward coverage for your spouse and children
• Medical coverage through Regence BlueShield, with low copays for office, specialist, urgent care and virtual visits, preventive care covered in full, and nationwide access through the BlueCard network
• Prescription drug coverage with affordable copays
• Dental coverage through Delta Dental, with preventive care covered in full
• Vision coverage through DeltaVision and VSP, including annual eye exams, glasses and contacts
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support whenever you need it
• Wellness programs, a 24/7 nurse advice line and member discounts

Company Description

At Kocer Consulting and Engineering, we help manufacturing and supply chain organizations plan and execute meaningful operational and systems improvements. For over 25 years, we have partnered with companies to improve manufacturing operations, supply chain performance, ERP systems, and organizational effectiveness. We are a boutique operations management consulting firm that helps our clients strategize and make good decisions, and we have the engineering and project management to execute and manage the change.

Company Description

At Kocer Consulting and Engineering, we help manufacturing and supply chain organizations plan and execute meaningful operational and systems improvements. For over 25 years, we have partnered with companies to improve manufacturing operations, supply chain performance, ERP systems, and organizational effectiveness. xhyhwjd We are a boutique operations management consulting firm that helps our clients strategize and make good decisions, and we have the engineering and project management to execute and manage the change.