Manufacturing Engineer

Overview Horton, Inc. has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer to work in our Britton, SD location. There is a sign on bonus being offered and relocation assistance, if needed. Job Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer is accountable for solving technical problems associated with the facilities and machines used in the manufacturing process, and for developing recommendations for process improvements. With general guidance from the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the Manufacturing Engineer works on plans to utilize personnel, facilities, machinery and equipment to achieve the desired quality and quantity of production at the most favorable cost. Company Information: As a global leader in thermal control for power systems, Horton offers a variety of technologies for transportation and industrial applications to operate at the optimal temperature — even in the most demanding conditions. For over 75 years, the organization has been an integral partner to companies worldwide providing innovative and reliable engine cooling solutions for heavy-duty vehicles and equipment. For more information on Horton, Inc. please visit our web site at www.hortonww.com. Responsibilities Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities: 1) Develops and improves production processes. 1.1 Works with production staff to identify opportunities for improvement, which may include "bottlenecks" in the process or methods and machines that are not producing quality work. 1.2 Studies existing fixtures/tooling and develops design modifications to improve accuracy and efficiency. 1.3 Designs new fixtures/tooling for plant processes and upgrades of current machines to improve quality and efficiency. 1.4 Develops cost/benefit analysis and layout for future purchases of machinery or development of new work cells in response to anticipated production capacity needs, writing proposals for capital improvements. 2) Assists with the preparation of cost estimates for given products by analyzing the production process and costing each step, providing information to be used by corporate engineering and sales staff for proposals and product pricing. 3) Designs the manufacturing process for new parts or products and maintains process documentation when modifications to existing process are made. 3.1 Designs the manufacturing process for new parts by breaking down the process into steps, placing those steps in the correct sequence, and assigning the process to the most efficient available machine or cell. 3.2 Writes and reviews engineering change requests (ECO's) to determine whether proposed changes require process modifications and either recommends that the change be approved or recommends that the ECO not be approved based on lack of feasibility or excessive cost. 3.3 Changes process documentation to conform to new methods. 3.4 Works with supervisors to train production staff in the use new methods. 4) Provides direct problem-solving support to the production and quality functions. 4.1 Troubleshoots and solves problems for assembly, machining, and specific areas of production. 4.2 Oversees the use of quality tools such as statistical process control, control plans, answering questions and helping production workers with development of proper technique. Qualifications Manufacturing Engineer Qualifications: Either a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an Associate degree in an Engineering field plus applicable Manufacturing Engineering experience. Previous Internship/Co-op is preferred. Must have legal authorization to work in the United States. No sponsorship now or in the future for this position. Additional Information: We offer a competitive benefits package including PTO, Company Paid Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, Life, AD&D, STD, LTD, Education Assistance, and a dynamic work environment. To apply, qualified candidates should log onto https://careers-horton.icims.com. Horton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans/Disabled PM17