MES Engineer

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Job Summary:

The MES Engineer is responsible for technical support of production processes, such as welding, fabrication, and assembly, related to the manufacturing of HVAC final finishers. Analyzes, plans, implements, and improves manufacturing process documentation at the site level to optimize manufacturing of custom modified HVAC equipment and subcomponents while meeting regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and business goals. This position is based out of our campus in Grand Rapids, MI and requires daily onsite presence.

Responsibilities:

• Work with factory staff and manufacturing engineers to configure the Manufacturing Execution System (MES) as manufacturing processes and products change.
• Maintain shop floor information systems and documentation of processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and product engineers to create new shop floor documentation to convey requirements of manufacturing processes including welding, fabrication, assembly, and product testing.
• Maintain effective change control of all process documentation.
• Maintain compliance of shop documentation with internal and external process requirements, effectively capturing all critical-to-quality (CTQ) or critical-to-safety work steps and conveying them to operators in the manufacturing process.
• Utilize shop floor systems to convey special features for custom modified products.
• Evaluate and improve compliance of shop documentation to standard work and best practices on the production floor.
• Prepare and implement detailed plans to ensure that process changes are documented and managed in a controlled fashion, and new product introductions are implemented effectively and within required timeframe.
• Collaborate with factory staff and manufacturing engineers to determine tools, methods, equipment, materials or parts, and sequence of events in manufacturing process.
• Collect and organize data from shop floor systems into actionable information for improving process efficiency.
• Find and fix material routing issues within shop floor systems.
• Troubleshoot technical and configuration issues with MES, and train personnel on use of the system.
• Translate internal and external customer requirements into MES functional development requests, and then test those developments.
• Support lean initiatives (5S, Rapid Improvement Events, site KPIs, Managing for Daily Improvement, 9 step problem solving, etc.).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or related field of experience preferred.
• Four (4) or more years of related work experience required (will consider co-ops and internships as experience).
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and root cause analysis.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and drawings.
• Strong MS Excel skills, and experience with DELMIA Apriso MES and Oracle ERP preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization is required.
• Possess initiative to further develop technical skills, interpersonal skills and career path.
• Strong work ethic, great attitude, customer-focused, team-oriented and results driven.

Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range:

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Incentive Eligible:

Sales Commission Eligible:

Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive at work and at home:

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• Paid time off includes up to 15 vacation days, paid holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• 401K match up, educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary by site as well as Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations

Safety Sensitive Role:

The company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.