Manufacturing Engineer

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Job description

Simmons Equipment Company is built on a heritage of quality, innovation, and customer service. Simmons Equipment employs cutting-edge engineering and technology to offer customized solutions to meet our customer's individual needs. Our goal is to provide equipment that unleashes maximum productivity while ensuring the health and safety of the miners who use it.

We have remained committed to product development and intensely efficient production systems to establish a standard of excellence. In an ever-changing industry, Simmons Equipment is leading the charge in developing safer, more productive machines for today's miner.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll lead efforts to refine and optimize manufacturing processes while collaborating closely with plant management to ensure alignment with broader business objectives. Drawing on your knowledge and expertise, you'll design and refine manufacturing processes, drive continuous improvement, and innovate solutions to enhance efficiency and productivity. Working hand-in-hand with plant management, you'll identify areas for improvement and implement effective strategies.

Responsibilities:

• Design and Optimization: Lead efforts to develop and refine manufacturing processes, drawing on your experience to drive continuous improvement and innovation
• Collaboration with Plant Management: Work closely with plant management to align manufacturing processes with overall business objectives, identifying opportunities for enhancement and implementing effective solutions
• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams at Simmons to identify opportunities for process enhancement and implement effective solutions
• Feasibility Studies: Apply your analytical skills to assess the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of new methods, processes, and equipment, guiding decision-making, and resource allocation
• Data Analysis: Utilize your experience to analyze production metrics and data, identifying bottlenecks and implementing strategies to optimize throughput and reduce cycle times
• Documentation: Ensure compliance with quality standards by developing and maintaining thorough documentation of manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Support: Provide leadership and expertise to resolve complex production issues, minimizing downtime and driving operational excellence
• Lean Manufacturing: Lead by example in championing lean principles and methodologies at Simmons, driving cross-functional teams to implement best practices and reduce waste

Requirements:

• Education: A bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering, Industrial Engineering, a related field, or equivalent experience preferred. Advanced degrees or relevant certifications are a plus
• Experience: For experienced candidates, we're seeking proven expertise in manufacturing engineering with a track record of driving process improvement and optimization. Recent graduates should demonstrate a passion for continuous improvement and a strong foundation in engineering principles

Benefits:

• Simple IRA with company match
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

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