Nashville, TN US
Regular Full Time


OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

This Manufacturing Engineer position is based at the Gibson USA site in Nashville and provides support and solutions to the high mix/low volume Production function. Leading small teams in Maintenance and Engineering, the Manufacturing Engineer brings a wide range of skills and experience in a hands-on approach to expand capabilities in process design, fabrication, programming, assembly and tooling. Collaboration with cross-functional team members is essential, as well as mentoring and developing key members within this function’s team. 

 

 

 

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Supports and drives stability of processes in a high-skilled production environment
  • Develops and implements complex improvements to manufacturing process, equipment, production design, tool or machines and methods to ensure maximum manufacturing capability
  • Investigates various options and develops required layouts for new and current process methods or production areas to maximize manufacturing
  • Solicits, analyzes and negotiates quotes on capital equipment to ensure cost effectiveness
  • Stays attuned to latest technology and its applications within the business
  • Participates in the quoting process for new or current business, providing necessary manufacturing documentation
  • Provides documentation for processes and methods that support standardization
  • Establishes material flow analysis to propose, procure and install material handling equipment and systems that support manufacturing
  • Working with peers, evaluates and initiates cost reduction projects to improve manufacturing processes using business-minded judgement
  • Collaboratively evaluates feasibility or cost reduction studies making recommendations that support manufacturing and profitability
  • Applies lean manufacturing principles effectively to reduce cycle time, balance labor methods and improve process capability
  • Effective planning/preparation for new product introductions

 

 

 

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Required Experience and Qualifications

  • B.Sc. degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering
  • 5+ years of experience (manufacturing environment is a requirement)
  • Implementation of capital projects (from scoping to execution) of > $1M
  • Experience implementing automated solutions 
  • Design and analyze tooling for machining and assembly 

 

 

Essential Skills & Knowledge

  • Computer aided design (CAD) software (Catia, Creo, Solidworks, ProE, etc)
  • Experience working in and deploying Lean Manufacturing concepts
  • MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • PLC programming
  • DFM/DFA experience a plus
  • Root Cause Methodologies

 

 

Personal Qualities

  • Critical Thinking; using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions
  • Results oriented and data-driven, with a track record for delivering to plan under clear time constraints
  • A self-starter who works with an inherent sense of urgency
  • Flexibility to adapt quickly to changing circumstances 
  • Able to proactively question and challenge to prioritize and identify solutions in a timely manner 
  • Active Learning; Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making
  • Active Listening; Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively to solve issues

 

 

 

 

Travel
 
Periodic travel to and between the company’s manufacturing locations may be required (5-10%).

 

 

Nota Bene:

The company’s job descriptions are not intended to be a complete detailed account of all expected/anticipated activities. We operate in a fast-moving and competitive global environment and therefore need employees to be flexible. 

We celebrate diversity and Gibson Brands, Inc is an Equal Opportunity employer.

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