National Vacuum Equipment

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Traverse City, MI

full time

On-site

Oil and Gas

About This Job

National Vacuum Equipment is now part of the Atlas Copco Group!!

BIG COMPANY BENEFITS - SMALL COMPANY WORK ENVIRONMENT

Building exceptional equipment. Building exciting futures.

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Manufacturing in Traverse City, MI – Made in the USA.

Serving solid, recession proof industries*.

In addition to leading regional compensation we offer the following benefits:

· Health (three medical plans to choose from), vision, and dental insurance effective less than a month after you start work!

· Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time - 15 vacation days and 13 holidays in your first full year!

· 401k Retirement Program - up to 6% Company match!

· Employer paid life insurance, short-term disability, and long-term disability

· Optional additional life insurance plans.

Primary Responsibilities and Key Qualifications:

Job description

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Improve the throughput of products utilizing various manufacturing processes and workflows

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Oversee the implementation of current and new processes and procedures, with emphasis on continuous improvement

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Collect and analyze process related data identifying and implementing improvements

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Design, run, test, and upgrade systems and processes to enhance production rates and quality

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Investigate and trouble shoot problems that arise from customer complaints, processes, procedures, and/or operations of new and current products

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Identify and implement ways to reduce waste and implement standard procedures

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Provide manufacturing support for production

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Develop and publish SOPs for various manufacturing processes

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Conduct time studies for SOP creation, process optimization, and standard routing creation & validation

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Contribute to safety and quality issue resolution activities

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Design and lead production process related training

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May need to assist in technical support within various departments

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Work collaboratively with design engineers for product improvement initiatives from manufacturability

Experience requirements

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Must have 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

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Design for Manufacture (DFM), a plus

Knowledge

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Good mechanical design skills, with an understanding of “Design for Manufacture” principles

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Deep background in Industrial Engineering topics and competency

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Understanding of tooling & fixture design

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Project management experience & ability to keep projects on schedule

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Ability to effectively communicate in English, both verbally and in writing

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Proficient in Inventor and/or SolidWorks

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Ability to utilize ERM system

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Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

Educational requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent

Additional requirements

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Self-directed and able to work within a team environment

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Take responsibility for the assigned tasks and managing multiple projects

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Well-organized

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Attention to detail

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Willingness to be hands-on and eager to learn with heavy presence on manufacturing floor

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Proactive and commitment to solve problems “do not let a problem remain before the sunset”

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Solid and effective communication skills – verbal, written and interpersonal

NVE is a US manufacturer of tanker truck equipment for the liquid waste, oil and gas mining and hydro excavation industries. We are proud of the safe clean environment we have created with state-of-the-art equipment and opportunity for advancement.

National Vacuum Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law, and as such affirms in policy and practice to support and promote the concept of equal opportunity and affirmative action, in accordance with all applicable federal, state provincial and municiple laws.

www.NatVac.com

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

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401(k)

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401(k) matching

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Dental insurance

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Health insurance

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Life insurance

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Paid time off

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Referral program

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Vision insurance

Schedule:

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Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person