Manufacturing Engineer Co-Op (TKF170)

About The Role

This position is responsible to contribute to the improvement of the safety, quality, delivery, and cost of the operation through applying engineering principles and lean manufacturing principles. 

Responsibilities

• Analyze and evaluate manufacturing processes, systems, equipment, and materials in terms of their associated cost, time, safety, ergonomic, and quality and recommend solutions to improve. 

• Analysis of time studies, methods, process engineering, and plant layout to ensure balanced processes and implement process improvements for all gaps identified. 

• Troubleshooting and problem solving of production issues as they relate to the Manufacturing Engineering Department. 

• Participate in kaizen events for continuous improvement projects focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost. 

• Assist in the implementation of engineering changes to the product throughout the factory processes. 

• Design and coordinate the build of tools and fixtures to assist in the welding processes to improve efficiency and quality. 

Candidate Requirements

Pursuing a degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Agricultural, or Engineering related field and a sophomore level or above in the program. CAD education or experience. SolidWorks preferred. Strong communication skills to work with hourly operators in the factory as well as all levels of office personnel. Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models. Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. Analyze needs and product requirements to create a design of tools and fixtures. 

Contribution to Organization

A Manufacturing Engineering Co-op contributes to TKI and its goals by effectively communicating with customers and dealers to aid in the continual growth of Trail King Industries. Open communication at TKI is encouraged for the growth and improvement of the company and its products. Communication, Diversity, Trust, Initiative, and Balance, in this position are critical for success. 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical demands:  While performing duties of job, employee is required to stand; walk; sit; climb; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 

Work Environment:  While performing the duties of this job in the factory areas, the employee is exposed to changes in temperature and humidity, exposure to dust, fumes and is near moving machinery.