Manufacturing Engineer

100% onsite in St. Louis, MO.

CK Power is a family-owned business that has been providing off-highway power solutions for 90 years. At CK Power, we have the well-deserved reputation for engineering and building products that simply can’t be made by the competition. We provide custom diesel power units and generators to a diverse group of industries that power the background of everyday life. To learn more, please visit us at www.ckpower.com.

CK Power is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer at our St. Louis, MO location. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design and improvement of manufacturing processes that incorporate lean ideas and manufacturing best practices. You will develop and design workstation layouts, tooling and fixtures, and work instructions that produce quality products. You’ll manage large capital projects with strict timelines and balance smaller projects to meet the needs for all production areas. This position will proactively look for improvement initiatives and identify risk management concerns. This position is expected to effectively communicate with all members of the workforce, as well as upper management, ownership, vendors, and suppliers as appropriate.

What You’ll Do:

• Design process improvements to reduce product cost, process cycle times and improve product quality while adhering to company and safety policies and procedures.
• Troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing related issues related to material, process, or personnel.
• Assist in current and develop and coordinate future capital projects.
• Plan, design and assess workstations, fixturing, and tooling for current and future manufacturing processes.
• Document all manufacturing processes and communicate them effectively to the manufacturing operation. Assist in training employees in manufacturing processes.
• Use SolidWorks in tooling design and workstation layouts.
• Develop and apply engineering standards and procedures, develop and implement action plans, and provide advice on questions or issues within the applicable engineering field.

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, with Manufacturing Engineering discipline preferred.
• Two or more years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering. Advanced knowledge of manufacturing process and floor improvements.
• Strong computer skills and understanding of Manufacturing Operating Systems/Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and SolidWorks.
• Demonstrated ability to tackle multi-disciplinary problems and work hands-on (independently and as part of the team) to discover and implement solutions.
• Ability to understand and communicate written procedures affecting the production floor for the purpose of training and understanding.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong ethical conduct.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Results-driven, continuous improvement mindset with a focus on excellence.
• Strong critical thinking skills as they apply to process and manufacturing improvements.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

What Helps:

• Lean experience preferred.

The above list is non-exhaustive. Other essential job functions may exist that are not listed here.

Competitive pay and benefits!

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Equal Opportunity Employer including veterans and persons with disabilities