Manufacturing Engineer

Gorbel’s mission is simple: We improve people’s lives. 

That mission guides everything we do, from the products and service we provide to our outside customers to the work environment we foster for our employees. We are a manufacturer of material handling and fall protection products for the production and warehouse/distribution sectors. We’re on the cutting edge of manufacturing and distribution; a thriving, growing company that is constantly seeking out new ways to innovate and elevate our products and our processes – and we’re looking for people like you to join us in that mission. 

We’re currently hiring for open positions in the US and Canada. We operate in Canada as Engineered Lifting Systems and Equipment (ELS)/DBA Gorbel® Canada, and subsequent communication related to Canadian positions may show the ELS name. You may be contacted by phone by recruitment personnel based in either Canada or New York. 

Work Shift:

Job Description:

General Responsibilities:

Plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in the plant.  Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, lean manufacturing and quality control standards.  Supports all manufacturing facilities.

Specific Duties:

• Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and layout of equipment for maximum efficiency.
• Research manufacturing trends, new technology and recommend improvements to current production methods where advantageous.
• Implement changes in production processes to support improvements in safety, quality, delivery and/or reduce operating costs.
• Facilitate and apply Lean Manufacturing principles in all manufacturing facilities and participate in continuous improvement projects to drive results.
• Manage capital projects from project definition, contractor quoting and selection, project execution and final implementation.
• Support the company safety program by applying knowledge of safety principles and practices related to ergonomics and machine guarding to establish new processes or reviewing existing processes.
• Participates in various projects within or related to manufacturing where assigned.
• Develop documentation and procedures to support all manufacturing functions.
• Demonstrate and utilize a strong methodical problem solving approach to drive to root cause and implement sustainable corrective actions to production problems.
• Responsibilities will include working on quality engineering activities as directed and/or based on organizational needs.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing concepts to drive results.
• Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Understanding of the principles and practices associated with general fabrication.
• Working knowledge of Mechanical and Electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret and work from blueprints.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the year.

Preferred Requirements:

• Familiarity with Six Sigma methodology.
• Lean Green Belt or better.
• Understanding and experience with electro-mechanical assembly, welding, machining and painting.
• Experience with incoming inspection of materials and parts, in process inspection and functional testing of completed assemblies.
• Project management experience with specifying, procuring and setting up new manufacturing equipment.
• Experience solving production problems related equipment, product or manufacturing process.
• Experience scoping, installing, and configuring robotics/automation including robotic welding processes.