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Manufacturing Engineer - US - Jonesboro, AR

The Blueprint (Role Profile)

The Manufacturing Engineer focuses on the design and operation of integrated systems to produce high-quality, economically competitive products. These systems may include computer networks, robots, machine tools, and materials-handling equipment.

Come build your future with us!

The Build (Responsibilities)

• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements.
• Analyze production processes, schedules, methods, and other data and then provide management with reports containing the data and statistics to enable improved understanding of future manufacturing process requirements.
• Review and calculate labor, material, and other production costs along with reviewing schedules and future production requirements to assist management in decision making.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement, and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and ensure that manufacturer procedures and instructions are followed to keep production equipment operational.
• Develop and integrate assembly processes and capital improvement projects to efficiently manufacture products.
• Lead cross functional teams to implement improvements to existing equipment, manufacturing methods, and tooling. Lead complex projects independently with minimal supervision.
• Work cross-functionally to develop root cause analysis for quality defects.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

The Toolbox (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's Degree in engineering.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in an engineering role required.
• SAP Experience Preferred.
• 2 or more years of verifiable fabrication/welding experience in a production setting required.
• Basic knowledge of tool and die setups and design required.
• Experience in Turret Punch Press and/or Laser Machine programming preferred.
• Experience in Creo Parametric Solid Modeling, sheet-metal preferred.
• Robotic welding experience is a plus.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and one-piece flow production.

At Apex Tool Group (www.apextoolgroup.com), we're passionate about innovation. Whether that be products, processes or operations, our associates strive to find new ways each day to help our end-users solve their most complex challenges. By harnessing our global resources, unprecedented insights and spirit for service, we build more than just tools for the job site - we help build the future.

ATG is a global manufacturer of hand and power tools, tool storage and accessories, chain, and electronic soldering solutions with more than $1.4 billion in annual revenues. Our 6,900 global associates have built powerhouse brands like GEARWRENCH, SATA, Crescent, Cleco, Weller and APEX that professional trades and DIY enthusiasts alike can trust to get the job done. With our roots dating back to the 1800s, our tools have driven technological advancements that drive efficiency, speed and end-user safety in a broad range of commercial and consumer markets.

As part of the ATG team, you will move fast, think globally, learn from your colleagues and grow your career. You'll enjoy competitive benefits, a healthy work/life balance and have opportunities to give back to the communities we serve.
Our six core values - Customers come first, Integrity in all we do, Continuous improvement, Innovation for growth, Passion to succeed and Best talent, one team - drive our daily decisions. Connect with us on social media to learn more - LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.

If your goal is to work where finding a better way never ends and your ideas become a reality, join us! #WeBuildATG