Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

We are Frymaster! We design, manufacture and supply best-in-class commercial fryers for the global food service market. We empower you to grow with us. We recognize you and reward you. We win together as one team. Bring your passion for excellence to our table.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for day-to-day production support on Manufacturing Engineering related matters to ensure our processes and equipment allow product to be manufactured efficiently and collaborate on Production’s metrics and goal achievement, meeting the applicable Safety, Quality, Health & Environmental and Human Resources policies and procedures. Reporting directly to Mgr. Manufacturing Engineering, this position is based in Shreveport, LA.

• Ensures plant processes are properly documented from work instructions through completion of drawings.
• Works to continuously improve processes by using Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma tools.
• Ensures Product Structures are correct.
• Ensures assembly times are monitored and documented, and related issues tracked, to provide input on needed improvements.
• Assists in preparing and revising Bills of Materials (Product Structures), drawings and work instructions for Manufacturing while interacting with hourly employees and office personnel.
• Works on special projects including equipment justification, sales equipment redesign/new design and shop efficiency improvements. Conducts feasibility studies, determines manpower and cost estimates, and develops engineering criteria. Performs analysis to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.
• Supports Lean Initiatives throughout the plant. Works cross-functionally with other team members with primary responsibility for process design and modifications. Continuously improving the workflow and procedures in the assembly of equipment.
• Researches, sources, and documents proposals for new equipment and manufacturing methods. Implement solutions when approved.
• Participates in Safety Incident Investigation Teams as needed and conducts safety inspections and tasks as required, including creating Job Safety Analysis (JSA).

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or 4 years’ related experience in lieu of degree.
• Up to 2 years’ experience in manufacturing environment with degree.

• Experience with Autodesk 2015 2D and 3D.
• Exposure/certification in LEAN manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Microsoft Office applications used frequently.
• Good interpersonal skills to influence team members.
• Travel requirements:
  Ability to travel domestically up to 5% of the time.
• May be required to work off-schedule hours to meet goals and objectives.

• Mainly plant setting with some office setting work. Requires routine mobility throughout the facility. Must be able to operate plant material handling equipment. Work and order flow require flexibility with ongoing planning revisions. Demand for flexibility in solutions and revisions to implemented solutions.

• Competitive wage
• Healthcare (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) savings plan
• Wellness Program
• Supplemental Health Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Holiday Pay opportunities
• Employee discounts
• PTO and paid time off options
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Frymaster, a Welbilt brand, creates award-winning, innovative, commercial fryers and is a division of Ali Group.

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Welbilt, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. All applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment in employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, marital status, familial status, medical condition, or any other status protected by law. All recruitment, hiring, placements, transfers and promotions will be on the basis of individual skills, knowledge, abilities, and business need.