Manufacturing Engineer
Company: RIX INDUSTRIES
Location: Sparks
Posted on: February 1, 2025
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Job Description:
RIX Industries manufactures a wide range of pneumatic energy
storage and transfer system solutions, including reciprocating
piston compressors and gas generators and liquefiers for industrial
gasses and breathing air. RIX specializes in applying oil-free
technology to high-pressure applications and other highly demanding
environments. RIX has been in business since 1878 and has been
proudly serving our US Armed Forces for over 120 years. With a
solid industry reputation that is second to none, RIX is the
established leader in American-made compressor engineering and
manufacturing.Position SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer is
primarily responsible for promoting operational excellence in the
RIX Value Stream including both internal and external processes.
This position exercises proactive influence over day-to-day
operations, seeking to promote maximum efficiency in manufacturing,
assembly, and test workflows. The role will develop operational
processes, and implement efficient capitalization, with the intent
of minimizing cycle times and cost in general, while striving to
prevent value stream failures. When failures do occur, this
position will drive effective and efficient root cause corrective
action. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for promoting the
continuous improvement of RIX operations in
general.ResponsibilitiesInterfaces with design engineering on new
products, influencing the design toward a more producible, more
easily assembled configuration.Develops, implements and improves
methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture or
assembly of parts, components, sub-assemblies and final
assemblies.Makes recommendations for tooling and process
requirements of new or existing product lines.Estimates
manufacturing cost, determines time standards.Identifies and
implements improvements to existing manufacturing processes, to
improve safety, ergonomics, quality, and efficiency, and/or to
reduce cost of goods sold.Establishes routings, methods, layouts,
tools, costs, methods documentation, quality plans and labor
standards for revisions to current operations and/or new parts or
programs.Ensure manufacturing processes fully comply with all
internal and external requirements, including but not limited to
those stipulated by safety, regulatory, customer, and RIX Quality
Plan requirements.Assist in evaluation of equipment to ensure
compliance with safety and environmental regulations.Audit or
monitor work in-progress to ensure conformance to set labor
standards.Trouble shoot process and equipment issues and implement
appropriate remedies.Coordinates with the QC team to ensure timely
and accurate completion of activities related to NCRs, CARS, and
other quality processes, including providing technical support and
direction for rework activities.Coordinates and ensures completion
of all activities related to implementation of Engineering Changes;
ensures that BOMs and routings are up-to-date and are optimized to
the design intent.Provide training to shop employees as
necessary.Establish preventive maintenance schedules for equipment
and tooling assigned to specified production.Facilitate and ensure
effective communication between the various RIX functions and the
manufacturing staff.Perform all other duties in the best interest
of the company or as directed by the Manufacturing Engineering
Manager.All Other Duties as AssignedMinimum
QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or
Mechanical Engineering from an accredited college or university.A
minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing
or industrial engineering role.Solid understanding of algebra and
geometry, ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as
exponents, logarithms, polynomial equations, and differential
calculus.Understanding of mechanisms and how the parts interrelate
in an assembly.Working knowledge of machine design and GD&T
dimensioning.Working knowledge of detail part manufacturing,
assembly processes and production workflow planning.Advanced
understanding of Bill of Material (BOM) structuring and
routings.Outstanding critical thinking, analytical and
problem-solving skills, including a high-level of ingenuity and
creativity.Excellent interpersonal, verbal, technical writing, and
presentation skills.Outstanding leadership, planning, and time
management skills.Basic computer skills with the ability to adapt
to a variety of software applications (including:
Autodesk-Inventor, Visio, Excel, and Project).Familiarity with and
ability to perform basic cost accounting calculations such as ROI,
NPV, and Cost of GoodsAbility to communicate with others to
exchange information both orally and in writing.Citizenship: U.S.
Citizen or qualified U.S. Person in accordance with ALU 22CFR
120.15. May require the ability to obtain DOD security
clearance.Preferred QualificationsExperience implementing Lean
manufacturing practices.Lean Six Sigma CertifiedSpecific experience
in the manufacture of complex machinery, and particularly promoting
Design for Manufacture/Design for Assembly principles.Familiarity
with basic business finance principlesWorking knowledge of DFM &
DFA principlesFormal training or experience implementing Lean
principles and leading Kaizen eventsBasic LabVIEW or PLC
programming skillsPhysical Requirements & Work EnvironmentThis
position is regularly exposed to the following
conditions:Manufacturing, warehouse and office environmentsWhile
working near moving equipment, mechanical parts and lift trucks;
must have the ability to follow safe operating procedures.May be
exposed to loud noise, fumes and/or toxic chemicals.Must have the
following physical abilities:Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend,
stretch, reach, and lift.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
regularly.Ability to sit or stand for extended periods at a desk or
table as well as machine tools or printers.Equal OpportunityRIX
Industries is committed to a continuing program of equal employment
opportunity. All persons have equal employment opportunities with
RIX Industries, regardless of their sex, race, color, age,
religion, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry,
physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic
characteristics), marital status, gender (including gender identity
or gender expression), familial status, military or veteran status,
genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or
related conditions (or any other group or category within the
framework of the applicable discrimination laws and
regulations).PI837b33527558-25660-36593498
Keywords: RIX INDUSTRIES, Sparks , Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering , Sparks, Nevada
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