Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Fabrication

Bennington is the market leading pontoon boat manufacturer and a wholly owned subsidiary of Polaris Industries, a Fortune 500 company. We pride ourselves on delivering a boating experience that's second to none through our emphasis on innovation, design, product quality, and relentless focus on customer satisfaction. Our team members live that passion every day and have fueled our growth across 6 buildings in Elkhart, IN.

As a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in fabrication and sheet metal, you will play a crucial role in supporting production needs by programming and supporting all fabrication equipment. This role will be responsible for analyzing and improving manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and quality, and responsibilities will include specifying fabrication equipment needs, implementing new equipment, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The Metal Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage projects from concept to completion, providing technical support and training to production staff. Expertise in CNC programming, sheet metal fabrication, and lean manufacturing principles will be essential in driving continuous improvement and achieving production goals.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training

Collaborate with production to ensure efficient manufacturing processes

Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency

Trouble shoot and resolve production program/equipment issues related to fabrication and sheet metal in a timely manner

Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinate deployment including training of team members

Program parts for production and support CNC machines, laser cutters, press brakes, and other fabrication equipment, while ensuring all fabrication processes comply with safety and quality regulations

Develop and optimize equipment and machine programs to improve efficiency and accuracy

Identify and specify the need for new fabrication equipment

Oversee the implementation and integration of new equipment into the production process

Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify areas of improvement

Implement lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase productivity

Develop and document standard operating procedures (SOPs) for fabrication processes

Manage projects from concept to completion, ensuring timelines and budgets are met

Coordinate with cross-functional teams including design, production, safety, and quality assurance

Provide technical support and training to production staff on fabrication equipment and processes

Stay up to date on the latest fabrication technologies and industry trends

Maintain accurate records of fabrication processes, equipment maintenance, and production metrics

Prepare reports on production performance and process improvement

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or related field desired, or equivalent qualification or a combination of job-related education. Manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial Engineer preferred

Lean manufacturing experience preferred

Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, or in a similar role with a combination of education and hands on experience with fabrication environments desired

Preferred experience includes working with press brakes, CNC machining, lasers, saws, and fixture design

Prior offline programming experience is a must

Project management and execution (proposal creation, scheduling, budget tracking)

Robotic welding, programming, and troubleshooting robots. Fanuc experienced preferred

Ability to assemble and troubleshoot mechanical systems preferred

Proficiency in CAD/CAM, AutoCAD, SolidWorks, and Microsoft Office desired

Strong project management, problem-solving, and communication skills

Self-starter, with demonstrated ability to follow-through with attention to detail

Strong leadership, training, organizational, and time management skills

Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems & processes

Strong knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies

Knowledge of manufacturing processes & procedures

Must be able to work in a cross-functional team environment

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