WHO IS HABASIT?

Habasit is the global leader in the manufacturing of lightweight conveyor belting. Our slogan “Solutions in Motion” defines us; we are a provider of world class power-transmission and conveying solutions.
At Habasit, we understand that a global leader is only as good as the people who represent it, and we are always searching for the right people to keep us in motion. We are looking for ambitious individuals, leaders, and students who are ready to help move us forward. If you have a can-do attitude and want to join a world-class organization, read on and apply today!
We offer an attractive place to work and personal development in an empowering work culture. You will benefit from the expertise and opportunities of a solid global group of companies and the reputation of its products.

THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HABASIT’S OPPORTUNITIES:

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent health insurance benefits which includes a bundled medical + dental package
• 401(k) program with up to 6% company match (at 100%)
• Tuition reimbursement (with Manager approval)
• Gym membership reimbursement
• Employee Assistance program
• Referral bonus

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing Engineer/Continuous improvement engineer provides production support for manufacturing process and technical drawings. The ME/CI Engineer assists in developing and supporting continuous improvement tools across the organization. At the manager’s discretion, the ME/CI Engineer works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company
• Observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position
• Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment policies and safety policies
• Create graphical representations of special and standard customer order requirements
• Takes initiative to identify and analyze problems in a logical manner.
• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan fabrication requirements and assembly
• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, vendors and customers.
• Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
• Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.
• Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialists
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization
• Collect data about customer needs.
• Document operational procedures.
• Eliminate interruptions to operations by providing clear documentation/drawings for manufacturing completion
• Source, create and repair tooling for production equipment
• Any other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Preferred – Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Metal, Plastic, and Fabric fabrication/production, assembly, slitting, and distribution processes continuous improvement
• Required – Proven work history of leading small to medium sized projects, which yield cost savings and production improvements.
• Required – Competency with Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Required – Competency with Automation Design
• Required – High Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Applications

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company
• Observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines
• Use appropriate personal protective equipment
• Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position
• Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment policies and safety policies
• Create graphical representations of special and standard customer order requirements
• Takes initiative to identify and analyze problems in a logical manner.
• Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
• Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan fabrication requirements and assembly
• Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
• Review technical documents to plan work.
• Ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, vendors and customers.
• Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
• Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
• Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
• Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
• Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.
• Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.
• Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialists
• Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization
• Collect data about customer needs.
• Document operational procedures.
• Eliminate interruptions to operations by providing clear documentation/drawings for manufacturing completion
• Source, create and repair tooling for production equipment
• Any other duties as assigned

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• Preferred – Minimum of 3 - 5 years of experience in Metal, Plastic, and Fabric fabrication/production, assembly, slitting, and distribution processes continuous improvement
• Required – Proven work history of leading small to medium sized projects, which yield cost savings and production improvements.
• Required – Competency with Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Required – Competency with Automation Design
• Required – High Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Application