Manufacturing Engineer

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KCC Companies is an employee-owned (ESOP) company dedicated to providing complete design, manufacturing, installation, and service for commercial & residential Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC).

KCC enhances the lives of our customers, partners, employee-owners, and communities by providing innovative HVAC solutions.

• 9 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, & Vision insurance
• 401K Company Match
• Monthly Accrued Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in the industrial plant, integrating quality across all functions including operations, engineering, purchasing, and support.

• Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, using knowledge of product design, materials, fabrication processes, tooling, and production equipment.
• Improve assembly methods and quality standards through process evaluation and application of engineering and quality tools.
• Analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow.
• Design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency, continually evaluating design changes to promote process and product improvements and eliminate waste.
• Collaborate with planning and design staff on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Consult with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and assist in developing a supplier quality program.
• Work with customers to define part and product quality requirements.
• Perform cost estimates, production time estimates, staffing requirements, and related costs to inform management decisions.
• Collaborate with management, engineering, sales, and manufacturing staff to develop manufacturing capabilities, schedules, and processes.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and develop quality programs, including SPC and production monitoring.
• Identify and flow‑chart all manufacturing processes.
• Research and evaluate customer design proposals and specifications to ensure manufacturing processes meet customer expectations.
• Establish part costing and routing.
• Work with manufacturing and product engineering to develop manufacturing standards.
• Ensure OSHA safety compliance across the shop and assist in maintaining OSHA and EPA compliance.
• Support engineering in making product or part changes to better utilize manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Establish standard costing and assist in developing standard bills of materials.
• Lead development of a quality system.

• Assist in identifying and implementing ERP/business operating systems.
• Work with manufacturing customers to develop part quotes for contract manufacturing.
• Provide leadership in continuous improvement efforts, ensuring tracking and recording of initiatives.
• Establish an effective corrective action program.
• Assist the HR department in job analysis, job description development, training recommendations, and recruitment planning.
• Provide assistance with engineering change systems and maintenance management programs.
• Support new product development, process design, and implementation for new products.

• A four‑year degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum six years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience in agile/lean/JIT or DFT environments.
• Technical/management experience in plant maintenance operations with a focus on machine capability and process capability studies.
• Problem‑solving skills in 8‑D, FMEA, Taguchi methods, root‑cause analysis, pareto analysis, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Purchasing and material management experience.
• Experience with time‑study methods and industrial engineering standards.
• Experience in manufacturing quality programs (ISO, TQM, Six Sigma) and quality certification is desirable.
• Product/process design experience.
• Cost analysis and BOM experience; ability to understand financial statements.
• In‑depth knowledge of OSHA and EPA requirements for manufacturing facilities.
• Knowledge of CAD design, word processing, and spreadsheet programs.
• Project management and time‑management skills.
• Team‑building skills and ability to handle multiple projects independently or in a team.

KCC COMPANIES IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

For any questions you can contact:

• Terra Beaver – Talent Specialist –  – 502‑493‑5848
• Laura Zoghbi – Talent Specialist –  – 502‑493‑5859