Alamo Group Jobs

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Integrate new vehicle models and or variants into existing facilities partnering with product design, the operations teams, or other sectors of operations.

• Ensure successful ramp up and long- term sustained production through responsibilities in the facility layout, equipment needs, tools and other infrastructure in advance of launch.

• Leads the development of assembly process flow, build sequence and logistics strategies to optimize for direct labor, quality, safety and other KPIs.

• Evaluate and improve where necessary takt times then implement line re-rate projects based on that new information. Provide personnel requirements in relation to production operations beyond study.

• Collaborates with technical writers to find constructive collaboration between technical information and production work instruction needs where applicable.

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching testing methods, and conferring with equipment vendors to assure instructional competencies.

• Challenge assumptions that are not backed up by a thorough engineering evaluation when necessary.

• Monitors operations with an eye toward improving productivity and efficiency.

• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s):

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

• Takes initiative.

• Relevant technological knowledge

• Ability to lead and work independently.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read complex prints.

• Ability to draw conclusions from troubleshooting abstract data.

• Experience with interfacing with production and engineering personnel

• Skills with 2D Cad (AutoCAD)

• Skills with 3D Cad (Creo)

• Understanding of lean manufacturing

• Understanding of ergonomics

• Project management skill

Education and Experience:

• BS degree or AS with equivalent experiences.

• Knowledge of engineering, mechanical and electrical drawings.

• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic mechanisms as applied to construction type equipment.

• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Access, Adobe is a plus.

• Standard business software packages.

• 5 years’ experience in the Manufacturing Engineering field.

Working Conditions:

Work fifty percent in a climate-controlled office as well as in non-climate-controlled shop areas. Requires sitting for long periods of time, some standing, walking, stooping/reaching, climbing, manual dexterity, pushing/pulling, lifting or carrying up to 40 lbs. Will perform physical labor.

Alamo Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).