Manufacturing Engineer (Architecture)

The Manufacturing Engineer role with us isn't just a job - it's an awesome job. We are hiring builders at OBE. And we want to lean into your expertise to help push us forward. We will give you what you need to do your job, and you will make an impact at our company, every single day.
This role is perfect for the professional who is passionate about making a difference in their workplace. If that sounds like you, come join this industry leader!

The Manufacturing Engineer will establish and maintain manufacturing processes in assigned areas.

Major Areas and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include the development and implementation of manufacturing engineering and production system best practices across the Plant including but not limited to:

• Move organization towards a common systems and processes philosophy within plants and across plants
• Lead the development (or selection) of processing best practices based on rigorous data analysis and the implementation of such processes across the organization ensuring processes are effective and efficient
• Responsible for the implementation of corrective actions and proactive quality and efficiency improvement processes
• Support the execution of new product launches, equipment installations, and other major initiatives while meeting all safety, environment, people development, quality, responsiveness, cost, and revenue targets
• Coordinate and collaborate with other departments and peers within the organization in establishing best in class manufacturing engineering practices and manufacturing systems
• Monitor production, rejection, scrap, cleanliness, safety and proper working conditions for operators
• Ensure produced parts meet standards set by the Quality Department
• Tool/Machine and process set-up, verification, and troubleshooting
• Create and maintain process flow diagrams, PFMEA's, control plans and Work Instructions
• Time studies and line balancing
• Material flow and layout best practices
• Promote Customers-centric approach and enforce all Safety and Environmental procedures 

Education and Experience:

• Minimum two years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field is required.
• Ability to operate various tools, equipment's & machinery
• Computer literacy in MS Windows, and MS Office.

 Competencies:

• Hands on, ethical, articulate and driven leader who can move with urgency to meet or exceed business objectives.
• Great interpersonal skills, delivers information clearly and effectively. Capable of adjusting to situation or audience
• Ability to win respect and influence at all levels of the organization and stakeholders and therefore have an immediate impact. Proven track record of driving major performance improvements within manufacturing environment. This includes the development and execution of standard processes, systems and part processing best practices
• Expert understanding of process control and manufacturing systems and processes. Experience implementing such systems
• Prior experience overseeing and leading major capital improvement projects in a plant
• Ability to solve complex problems

   

  Organization:

  • The Manufacturing Engineering reports directly to the Operations Manager, and will be based in Tuscaloosa, AL. This position will work closely with all members of the leadership team to ensure best in class Safety, Quality, Responsiveness, and Efficiency.

   

  Physical Demands:

  • Frequently required to stand, sit, bend and kneel, to use hands and fingers to handle/reach tools, machines, and equipment

   

  Working Environment:

  • Exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, heat/humidity and loud noise in an industrial environment

   

  What OBE Offers You:

  • Highly competitive base pay
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits programs
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness programs
  • A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

   

  About OBE:

  OBE has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of family businesses, regional companies, and large enterprises that together form the OBE family. OBE operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large organization.

  If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c) Operations