Manufacturing Engineer

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As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will drive improvements in production for ABB NEMA Motors within the Motion Business in Fort Smith, Arkansas. In this role, you will support the Plant/Production Staff by utilizing Lean Principles to develop/improve processes to meet safety standards, quality standards and customer demands. You will provide support with process and product issues and play an essential role in the procurement of new manufacturing equipment.

This position reports to

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Your responsibilities

• This position will assist the Engineering department with the following duties within the FSM (Functional Safety Management) facility to include but not limited to:
• Set direction for, lead and take ownership of improving safety, quality, customer service and productivity using appropriate technology to solve problems and accomplish company/plant goals
• Design and Develop new and improved manufacturing processes, including Automation: to include equipment specifications, justification, capital procurement, installation, start up, capability studies, as well as continuous improvement
• Select and design fixtures, tooling, accessories and material for new and existing processes while assisting in the development of new product lines and processes.
• Establish process standards, shop practices, manufacturing instructions, operator training and time standards and routings
• Participate in and Lead employee teams for process improvement using Lean Flex Flow methodologies. Track projects using appropriate tools, present reports on progress, problems and solutions
• Serve as technical resource for Process Improvement Teams. Must be willing to work overtime and off-shifts as needed. Majority of scheduled hours will be during dayshift hours
• Some travel required - 10-15% for training

Your background

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering with minimum 0-2 years experience
• Prefer 2 plus years of experience in manufacturing and BUS/SAP experience is desirable
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and Solid Works - preferred
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel and Project
• Ability to read, interpret, and edit drawings
• Team oriented person with strong interpersonal, communication and cross functional working skills
• Automation background a plus
• Good working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and a Quality background - preferred
• Candidates must already have a work authorization that would permit them to work for ABB in the US

Benefits

• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Healthcare plan
• Healthcare plan
• Wellbeing program

More about us

ABB’s NEMA Motors Division markets, designs and manufactures the market-leading Baldor-Reliance® brand of industrial motors. As the #1 global manufacturer of NEMA motors, our quality products are designed to reliably and efficiently meet the challenges our customers face. Our business is investing in technology, tools, people and processes to ensure our general purpose and application-specific solutions perform as expected, every time. We look forward to receiving your application. If you want to discover more about ABB, take another look at our website www.abb.com. Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action at ABB ABB is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, creed, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, citizen status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, family medical leave status, or protected veterans status. For more information regarding your (EEO) rights as an applicant, please visit the following websites: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/OFCCP/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf As an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, applicants may request to review the Affirmative Action Plan of a particular ABB facility between the hours of 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. EST Monday through Friday by contacting an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762. Protected veterans and qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access ABB's career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by calling an ABB HR Representative at 1-888-694-7762 or by sending an email to [email protected] Resumes and applications will not be accepted in this manner. #LI-Onsite