Manufacturing Engineer jobs in Shreveport, LA

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for providing innovative and cost effective processes and solutions required to manufacture products. This includes the design and development of new and improved manufacturing techniques, processes and procedures. He/she develops, maintains, and continuously improves manufacturing processes and techniques using LEAN. He/she develops standards and establishes implementation plans, including training plans for shop floor personnel, and production metrics. He/she collaborates with Engineering and Manufacturing Technology to ensure that processes are created and developed for new products and that return-on-experience is captured for existing processes.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Assemble components of all Product Lines. Select correct tools and fixtures.
• Test assembled products. Troubleshoot and resolve problems associated with the assembly and testing of products.
• Ensure ability to: read blueprints; identify components; use pertinent hand tools and rework techniques; operate equipment, dimensioning and setting tolerances of mechanical parts and assemblies.
• Create labor records for all transactions.
• Use the guiding principles and tools of the Manufacturing System to drive continuous improvement.

Experience and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 3 years relevant experience or 10 years of technical manufacturing experience
• Communication skills and ability to work with contacts in several remote locations.
• Fluent spoken and written English
• Ability to work autonomously with manager in a different location and time zone.
• Candidates must be able to legally work and reside in the US without sponsorship.