Manufacturing Engineer

Vari-Form Manufacturing Inc is a Flex-N-Gate Company.

Vari-Form is the world leader in hydroforming manufacturing. Vari-Form is experiencing several new business opportunities brought on through the electrification of automotive vehicles. Vari-Form’s solution provides a light weight, environmentally friendly, low-cost alternative to traditional stamped and welded components. We make parts using water and believe that the future of manufacturing and automotive can benefit from this technology.

Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer designs, builds and maintains machines and tools within plant facilities to ensure most efficient and productive operation for manufacturing processes.

Core Competencies 

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Energy and Stress 
• Team Work            
• Time Management            
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Mathematical Reasoning
• Planning and Organizing
• Development and Continual Learning
• Problem Solving   
• Troubleshooting
• Accountability and Dependability
• Research and Analysis      
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Flexibility
• Ethics and Integrity
• Analytical Skills

Job Duties

• Evaluates manufacturing processes, designs new systems and processes for the introduction of new products or for the improvement of existing ones.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Prepare manufacturing proposals and estimates for new products including tooling cost requirements, and manufacturing resources.
• Participates actively and effectively in continuous improvement plans related to position responsibilities
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Devises new approaches to complex problems through adaptations and modifications of standard technical principles.
• Ensures compliance of practices, procedures and instructions relative to applicable facility standards (ISO, TS, etc.);
• Performs all other tasks as assigned by management.

Requirements

• BS Degree or equivalent related experience in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• 3-5 years’ experience preferable in a (input specific industry – metal, plastics, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical and electrical manufacturing processes, including assembly and testing.
• Proficiency in engineering computer software (CAD, CATIA, NX etc.)
• Must be a self-starter able to work with a minimum of supervision.
• Strong planning and time management skills.
• Solid project management skills.
• Sound analytical and problem solving skills, with an emphasis on a “hands on” approach.
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing principles and practices preferred.
• Must be detail oriented.

• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance
• Family and employee assistance program
• Defined contribution retirement pension plan
• Paid sick days and vacation time
• Paid Vari-Form holidays
• Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
• Employee recognition, service awards, BBQs, and other employee appreciation events

Accommodations for disabilities in relation to the job selection process are available upon request. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.