Snap-on Inc

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Overview Challenger Lifts, Inc., a division of Snap-on is seeking a candidate to provide manufacturing support through various manufacturing engineering disciplines to ensure products are manufactured in accordance with proper processes, methods and routing, and performed in a cost effective and high-quality manner. Design and develop equipment and tooling for automotive lift equipment manufacturing applications. Provide direction to maintenance staff, engineers and technicians. Responsibilities • Provide mechanical design and development for new and existing machinery and equipment to support automotive lift equipment manufacturing operation, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling and materials. • Assist in introduction and implementation of new products to production environment. • Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records. • Use precise measuring instruments to inspect and approve production kickoff, equipment returned or for trouble shooting. • Test and validate automotive lifts and accessories to assure product performance and quality. • Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products. • Develop or modify manufacturing processes, work instructions and quality procedures. • Work with manufacturing engineering on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and/or improve performance of designs. • Must be familiar with 8D and 6S practice. • Develop metrics to track progress and improvements made. Qualifications • Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or Science with a minimum of 3 years design experience. • Up to date knowledge in mechanical design. • Proficient with CAD software (Pro-E preferred). • Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines, particularly hydraulics, pneumatics and PLC’s. • Able to work with others and with minimal supervision. • Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills. • Must be hands-on, willing to develop custom solutions from concept and design, through build and completion. • Must have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment. • Experience with fixture/tooling design, robotics and robotic welding, CNC equipment and plasma/laser cutting. • Project management and customer interface experience is a plus. • Work flexible hours as required.