Manufacturing Engineer Job at The Shyft Group, Bristol, IN

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  • The Shyft Group
  • Bristol, IN

Job Description

Your Job Posting Manufacturing Engineer | Utilimaster | Bristol, IN (North) Regular Employee | Salary Exempt Who we are At The Shyft Group , we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be. We are strengthened by nine industry-leading brands Utilimaster , Blue Arc™ EV Solutions , Royal® Truck Body , DuraMag , Magnum , Strobes-R-Us , Spartan® RV Chassis , Red Diamond , ITU , and Builtmore . Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride. Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road — for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around. With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward — leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune’s 100 Fastest Growing Companies. What you’ll do As the Manufacturing Engineer for Utilimaster (A Shyft Brand) based at our facility in Bristol, IN , you will enjoy developing and maintaining the manufacturing systems needed to drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality, safety, lead time, and use of working capital. This role focuses on optimizing production processes by analyzing workflows, conducting time studies, and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, including 5S methodology. The successful candidate will collaborate with engineering and production teams to select, design, and implement tooling and equipment. Additionally, they will assist in the design and layout of production lines using AutoCAD software. Occasional travel to support operations at other company locations is required. You will also: · Evaluate tools and equipment options that will improve productivity and eliminate hazards · Plan and estimate new manufacturing processes and operations · Implement lean manufacturing principles such as visual controls, pull inventory systems, workplace organization, material flow routes, and material delivery methods (kitting, kanban, milk routes, etc.) · Monitor and correct safety and ergonomic issues · Develop and organize lean events · Assist with the NPI process and support the War On Waste (WOW) program · Evaluate new projects for layout optimization, opportunities for automaton, material delivery and presentation, material flow, and operator work envelopes · Develop standard work for existing and new processes · Perform workstation audits to optimize the operator envelope and density · Drive continuous improvement and eliminate waste · Aid in workstation load balancing for all manufacturing areas · Partner cross-functionally with engineering, materials, purchasing, and sales to resolve issues · Collaborate with management to gain approval for investments in new machinery and equipment that will improve manufacturing and assembly operations Learn more about The Shyft Group , Utilimaster , and Bristol, IN by exploring the Learn More section below. Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent combination of education and manufacturing engineering experience · Five or more (5) years of related manufacturing engineering experience · Versed in working in a low volume/high variation manufacturing operation · Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, etc) · Experience with time studies and production analysis techniques · Proficiency in computer-aided design systems (SolidWorks and AutoCAD preferred) · Project management skills · A history of starting, implementing, and bringing projects to closure on time and within budget · Proficient in Microsoft 365, particularly Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project · Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills · Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions · Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities Learn More The content below is exclusively available on our careers site job description: The Shyft Group Employee Testimonials Our Story Sustainability YouTube LinkedIn Join Our Talent Community Utilimaster News Fleet Vehicles Pick-Upfits Electric Fleet Vehicles Commercial Truck Bodies Follow Utilimaster on LinkedIn , Facebook , and YouTube Bristol, IN Bristol, IN - Cost-of-Living Calculator The Town of Bristol - Official Site Best of Bristol, IN (TripAdvisor) About Bristol, IN - via BestPlaces.net Why The Shyft Group? We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance. Stay Healthy: Medical and Rx Plan Health Savings Account Dental and Vision Plan Healthcare Flexible Spending Wellness Plan Financial Security: 401 (k) Retirement Savings Short and Long Term Disability Company Provided Life and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Term Life Insurance Work/Life Balance: Educational Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Dependent Care FSA Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careerstheshyftgroup.com. The Shyft Group is an E-Verify Employer Shyft uses E-Verify, which is an online system operated by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility and validate social security numbers. Through participation in the E-Verify program, information entered on Form I-9 will be provided and compared to information available at both of these agencies. See posters for more details. E-Verify Notice U.S. Right to Work Notice.

Job Tags

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