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Manufacturing Engineer – Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Flex · Michigan

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Level
Engineer
Team
Lean / CI
Travel
5%
Degree
Required
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
3 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level continuous improvement role at Flex (industrial) in Michigan. To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer with an industrial-engineering and continuous-improvement focus to support productivity, capacity, labor optimization.

They ask for
5+ years · degree required
Tools it names
Lean, Six Sigma, Automation, Time studies, Plant layout, AutoCAD
Day to day
about 5% travel

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About the role

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Manufacturing Engineer with an industrial-engineering and continuous-improvement focus to support productivity, capacity, labor optimization, manufacturing flow, facility layout, and operational readiness as our Coopersville site continues to grow.

Reporting to the Business Excellence Manager, The Manufacturing Engineer – Industrial Engineering & Continuous Improvement This role will partner closely with production and engineering to establish cycle-time and labor requirements, identify constraints, improve workflow, and implement sustainable process improvements.

The experience we’re looking to add to our team

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering,
  • ✓5 years’ experience in Engineering in the high Technology Electronics Industry or related area.
  • ✓Proficient with design tools (e.g., AutoCAD Simulation Software
  • ✓Proficiency in Excel and Pivot Point reports
  • ✓Travel national and international up to 5%
  • ✓Experience in Automotive manufacturing, Automation experience a related field is highly desirable.
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Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.

A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary.

What a typical day looks like

  • •Provides process time estimation to the quote team.
  • •Simulates process, materials and manufacturing workflow and gives input to process engineers by using REFA, MOST, WITNESS and adequate tools.
  • •During NPI coordinates process planning and set up with respect to takt, cycle time and direct labor requirement.
  • •Reviews result during prototyping and trial runs and gives feedback to NPI and sales team.
  • •work measurement programs and examine work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
  • •Examines staff utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to define efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
  • •Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocation workstations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
  • •Conference with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
  • •May develop management systems for cost reviews, financial planning, wage and salary administration, and job evaluation.
  • •Develop management control systems to aid in financial planning and cost reviews, and design production planning and control systems to coordinate activities and ensure product quality.
  • •Design or improve systems for the physical distribution of goods and services, as well as defining the most efficient plant locations.
  • •Manages and supports initiatives to increase throughput, reduce cost and improve performance in constrained areas like Lean, Automation and/or Six Sigma projects.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide

  • •Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
  • •Life Insurance
  • •Short-term and Long-term Disability
  • •Matching 401(k) Contributions
  • •Vacation and Paid Sick Time
  • •Tuition Reimbursement

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