Manufacturing engineer - united states, slavonski brod

general description of position

responsible for conceptualizing, designing, developing, and implementing improvements to manufacturing processes.

key responsibilities

essential duties and responsibilities 

designs new and revises existing production fixtures/tooling and processes.

supports manufacturing by introducing production processes and revising manufacturing processes for cost savings.

develops production floor layout/planning to increase efficiency, quality, productivity and reduce floor space & lead times.

gathers, analyzes, and interprets data from ergonomics evaluations to develop the lowest total cost solution.

creates and maintains process instructions. trains employees on the process instructions.

improves product workflow and efficiency.

creates specifications for new shop floor equipment and layouts.

performs process cost analysis.

participates in cross-functional and cross-cultural team environment.

leads and helps implement continuous improvement activities. 

travel up to 50% of time to support manufacturing sites in process improvements.  

performs other related duties as required or assigned.

skills knowledge and expertise

position qualifications
skills and abilities

knows arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.

knows and predicts physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and their applications to understand fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics; understands mechanical and electrical structures and processes.

analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

identifies the underlying principles, reasons, facts, or information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.

effectively communicates information and responds to questions in person-to-person and small group situations with customers, clients, the general public, and other employees of the organization. 

maintains confidentiality and uses discretion with business information.

reads and understands documents such as policy manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

writes routine reports and correspondence.

utilizes common-sense understanding in order to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

deals with problems involving several known variables in situations of routine nature.

plans the time, method, manner, and/or performance sequence of own work; may also occasionally assist in planning work assignments performed by others within a limited area of operation.

frequently makes decisions of both minor and major importance, which may affect the work operations of other employees and/or clientele to a moderate degree.

completes some moderately repetitive tasks.

uses complex and noncomplex machines and equipment.

education and experience

bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field (required).

five years of related experience (required). 

master’s degree in a relevant field could substitute for years of experience.

computer skills

intermediate: cad software, alphanumeric data entry, spreadsheet.

basic: word processing/typing.

physical activities

while performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

continually required to stand or walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. 

regularly required to reach with hands and arms.

occasionally required to sit.

the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

equal opportunity employer/veterans/disabled



the company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records

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