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Job Summary The Pre-Production Engineer develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. The Pre-Production Engineer is responsible for tracking process operation, improvement and implementation. The successful candidate will be able to improve manufacturing processes in order to maintain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability and maximize profitability. Responsibilities Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and applying Lean principles; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators. Recommends improvements to the manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with Pre-Production Manager and Engineering Department team. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes. Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Maintains scrap data base and enters daily data. Assesses processes, takes measurements and interprets data. Develops best practices to improve production rates and quality of output. Manages cost and time constraints. Performs risk assessments. Provides process documentation and operating instructions.

Your impact:

By improving production methods and troubleshooting equipment, you help manufacturing teams work more safely and consistently while supporting product quality. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred. 3-5 years of experience in a production environment. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Travel Less than 10% EEO Statement SL Alabama, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The company practices equal employment opportunity in all employment decisions without regard to race, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, citizenship, military/veterans status, genetic information or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person