Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Reading Truck
Location: Claremore
Posted on: March 6, 2025

Job Description:

How You Will Make an ImpactThe Manufacturing Engineer within the Reading plant Operations team plays a pivotal role in improving production capabilities. This position is responsible for the development, maintenance, and comprehensive auditing of manufacturing and assembly processes, aimed at enhancing both efficiency and quality. The Manufacturing Engineer will advance the manufacturing operations at Reading Truck by designing, specifying, evaluating, and implementing processes and equipment that are safer, more consistent, reliable, and cost-effective in the areas of fabrication, assembly, and finishing.The Nuts and Bolts

• Develop, design, specify, test and maintain records for production equipment, tooling, gauges, jigs, and fixtures to optimize manufacturing process, including safety, quality and efficiency by studying product requirements and applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout
• A creative thinking, hands on approach to improving manufacturing processes.
• Project manage assembly and manufacturing projects
• Design and analyze labor and space requirements, product design, quality requirements, workflow, layout of equipment and workspace to maximize efficiency, consistency and effectiveness of manufacturing and assembly operations and projects
• Collaborate with design and manufacturing teams to design processes that produce product within product and process specifications
• Review and analyze product sketches, designs, models, and drawings to make recommendations to improve manufacturability; provide design support for manufacturing projects
• Promote company safety policies and develop technical solutions to improve operational safety
• Work with maintenance team, and outside contractors to improve current equipment and processes, improve performance, and minimize equipment downtime
• Actively participate and provide support in the daily activities of production teams
• Support and participate in lean initiatives, and develop the assembly and manufacturing processes to provide customers with products that meet or exceed customer requirements and drive continuous safety, quality and productivity improvements
• Train and support operations with trouble shooting and maintaining of the assembly and manufacturing processes, fixture, and equipment to reduce downtime and improve efficiency
• Responsible for estimating and executing projects within budget and on-timeRequired Credentials
  • Five (5) years of experience in truck body or other similar sheet metal fabrication industry is strongly preferred
  • Experience with DFM, DFMEA/PFMEA and their applications and Lean Manufacturing
  • A minimum of an Associates (Bachelors degree preferred) in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering/Technology
  • Skilled in Solid works or 3D modeling software
  • Proven hands on shop experience making and implementing process improvements
  • Ability to oversee, guide, and train engineering technicians and operations personnel
  • Travel: Occasional (25%)How We Make an ImpactAt Reading Truck, we have more than 65 years of industry leadership in the manufacture, distribution, and enhancement of work truck bodies. As the worlds largest upfitter of work trucks, we continue to experience rapid growth through our expanding network of more than 20 locations across North America.Take the next step in your career and come get paid to play with trucks!Some of Our Total Rewards
    • We offer big company perks with small company culture:
    • Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life
    • 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • 10 paid holidays
    • Generous Footwear, Eyewear, and Safety Equipment Discount Program
    • Paid Training and Development ProgramsAGENCIES / THIRD PARTY RECRUITING FIRMS: Any unsolicited submissions received from third party agencies will be considered property of Reading Truck, and we will not be held liable for any fees related to those submissions.J.B. Poindexter & Co., Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.For other career opportunities, please visit our careers page #PIQ#LI-AW1
      
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