Manufacturing Engineer

About Us:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. has helped customers Move The World Forward for more than 100 years as a technology-driven forklift manufacturer. In addition to being a forklift manufacturer, we are also a total solutions provider offering scalable products and services from material handling and automation to extensive fleet support.

About the role:

Responsible for identification and elimination of waste in the production process so that quality, manufacturing flexibility and throughput along with operating costs are continually improved. Additionally, the role will be responsible for the implementation of new equipment and processes to support the growth and improvement within all processes.

What you will do:

Support production: Process Engineer Change Orders (ECOs); develop process documentation; Line balancing; trouble shooting; time study, etc.
Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement opportunities to improve safety, quality time, and cost for the MLA organization.
Use problem solving techniques to determine root cause, countermeasures, permanent and preventative corrective actions.

When & Where:

Work Environment is 50/50 spilt office and manufacturing production floor
This is an on-site role
Starting hours between 6-8 am
Occasional Saturday may be required, depending on project load and production.
Limited travel, occasional supplier, customer, or benchmarking visit.

What you need to have:

2-7 years of experience within a related field
Bachelor's Degree with an engineering focus (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, etc.)
Organizational skills - Well organized, disciplined, and self motivated
Working knowledge of Six Sigma problem solving, DMAIC process, 8D method, and PDCA cycle
Communication - Communicates well (written &verbal) with colleagues and customers
Project Management - Has excellent ability to manage projects and new product introductions
Complex Problem Solving - Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Experience with fixture design and measuring devices
Physical Demands: light; limited lifting; Will be working in the manufacturing environment

What would be nice to have:

Proficient in engineering software's such as NX Ideas, Creo, and AutoCAD
Knowledge of business software's such MRP/ERP. Microsoft AX Dynamics preferred
Industrial Engineering skills in time and motion study, line balance, and capacity planning
Positive attitude
Understanding of customer satisfaction and business skills

What we offer:

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Paid Holidays
Profit Sharing Opportunities
Flexible Spending and HSA Accounts
401k with automatic company contribution and company match
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life, Dependent Life, and AD&D Insurance
Paid Parental Leave (Includes 6-8 weeks of maternity leave and 5 days of paternity leave)
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Discounts
On-site fitness center (Houston)
On-the-job training and development

To be considered for this role, all applicants must submit a full and complete application through our careers page.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Agency Disclaimer:

Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party vendors. Any unsolicited resumes from a third party will become the property of the company to use at the company's discretion, with the understanding that Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas, Inc. will not be billed a fee for any such resumes. If a company is designated as an approved vendor, then said company can only provide assistance on those positions requested via a formal written agreement of support