Engineer, Manufacturing

LOCATION: Huntington / Indiana (US-IN), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11516 | JOB GRADE: 16

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

Lead process improvement activities and daily manufacturing engineering support for assigned value stream. Execute and lead product and process launch teams. Lead continuous improvement activates to drive out waste from the manufacturing process. Provide technical expertise in root cause analysis of issues that arise. Assist with plant layout design and launch of capital equipment.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Responsible for process improvements and daily manufacturing engineering support for Reman and/or OE production cells.
• Lead, train, and provide technical expertise for manufacturing cells in a High Performance Work Team environment.
• Present project concepts and costs to Engineering Manager.
• Operate as Manufacturing Engineering Team member in timely implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist in plant layout and design and in the purchase and installation of capital equipment.
• Launch new products and processes meeting delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Support Product Safety Management and execute activities defined in Quality Procedure Q-01-002
• Familiar with PLC control systems

Attributes/Skills Required/Sought:

• Tooling/fixturing design experience in heavy machining
• Ability, desire to provide “hands on” floor support
• Perform capability studies, DOEs, FMEAs, etc.
• CAD experience. CNC Programming.
• Demonstrated ability to understand, support and lead change in an innovative environment.
• A bias for action with dedication and commitment to achieving World Class status.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Developed time management skills with a sense of urgency.
• Microsoft Office.
• Six Sigma (Green Belt)
• Lean Manufacturing

Experience/Education Required/Sought:

• BS/BSET degree required in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical engineering.
• Familiarity with PLC controls a plus (Allen Bradley and Siemens a plus)
• Minimum 3 years of experience with manufacturing engineering

What does Bendix have to offer you?

• Paid Vacation & Holiday Paid Time Off
• 401k Plan with Company matching
• Retirement Investment Savings Plan
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and Incentives
• On-Site Fitness Center
• On-Site Health Center
• Health and Welfare Insurance Benefits that start on your 1st day of employment:

Company-Paid Benefits:

• • • Basic Life Insurance
    • Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
    • Short Term Disability
    • Business Travel Accident Insurance
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:

• • • Medical and Prescription insurance
    • Dental insurance
    • Vision insurance
    • Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
    • Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
    • Long Term Disability
    • Accident Plan
    • Critical Illness Plan
    • Hospital Indemnity Plan

Position Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Huntington, IN is $83,200–$124,800 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.