The Manufacturing Engineer will drive continuous improvement at Kolbe through the use and application of Lean manufacturing methodologies by analyzing and planning workflow to improve manufacturing operations.  This position is to provide technical engineering and project management to ensure proper installation and maintenance of plant equipment and facilities to provide safe, efficient, and cost-effective operation. This position is responsible for the submission and execution of capital projects and the maintenance staff.

• Requires good communication skills.
• Must have AutoCAD experience or training, industrial or plant engineering training or experience.
• Assist management with plant expansion efforts by providing drawings and price estimates for the project.
• Coordinate with the contractor during the building phase and develop drawings for equipment placement.
• Develop drawings showing production layout changes or provide production area layouts for new production lines for new products.
• Coordinate and provide engineering assistance for building modifications, remodeling, roofing, or structural alternatives.
• Offer ideas or suggestions for improvement of product or process.
• Research and recommend new equipment and processes that would improve production and/or quality and reduce manufacturing costs.
• Oversee project phases to assure timely completion and coordinate other contractors.
• Report office equipment problems or possible improvements.
• Observe areas that could benefit from improvements and make appropriate recommendations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.
• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
• Creativity, reliability, organization, and problem-solving skills are a must.
• Timely and accurately perform work.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Level of persistence, innovation, knowledge and understanding of responsibilities.
• Development of a positive working relationship with supervisor, co-workers, other employees, and outside contacts.