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Posted : Wednesday, January 17, 2024 04:19 AM
Are you a highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer who relishes the thought of a once in a lifetime opportunity to help build a high-performing team and robust culture from the ground up? Would you like to be a part of a workplace where you’re respected and appreciated as a person, not just as an employee? Then you may be exactly who we need at Viking-Cives!
*Company Overview:*
Since 1960, Viking-Cives has manufactured a wide range of truck equipment that makes snowy and icy roads safe for individuals, families, school buses, etc.
We specialize in customizing snow and ice removal equipment for heavy municipal, county, and state trucks by installing a variety of specialized equipment.
You may never have heard of us, but you have seen our trucks on the road as they make our snowy and icy roads safer for you, your family, and your friends.
Our brand-new manufacturing and installation facility is opening in Battle Creek, Michigan (Viking-Cives Great Lakes Division).
We are the fourth division in a growing corporation with locations across the United States and Canada.
*Job Summary:* As an Engineer, you will collaborate with 2 other Engineers and your Engineering Manager to design custom parts for specialty trucks we custom build for for many municipalities.
A mindset of continuous improvement and outside the box thinking is important, as we constantly try to better ourselves in every aspect of what we do.
Best of all, we are a fully employee-owned company where we work together as a team to build a successful and profitable business.
Responsibilities * Develop new snow and ice removal products, technologies, and efficient manufacturing and installation processes.
* Partner with the production department to increase operating efficiencies.
* Develop, train, and implement standard procedures for manufacturing and installation.
* Grow and maintain a robust work culture that is employee and customer focused.
* Lead and implement lean manufacturing and quality principles such as delivering value, eliminating waste, and continuous improvement.
* Develop, implement, and maintain part numbering and engineering standards.
* Collaborate with the Sales Team to understand our customers’ current and future needs and develop new and innovative solutions.
* Work closely with customers as needed to troubleshoot field issues, perform root cause analysis, and determine warranty claims.
* Work with our other divisions to develop new product lines and stay current on design and manufacturing considerations.
* Maintain drawings at multiple revision levels.
* Generate product specifications for customer bids.
* Assist shop employees with technical questions and equipment layouts.
* Other duties and responsibilities as required; we are a Team, and we support each other.
Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field (preferably mechanical) * 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the truck equipment industry or related industry * A proven ability to learn quickly, follow directions, ask relevant questions * Ambitious, willing to put in the extra time and attention needed to meet deadlines * A demonstrated ability to collaborate up, down, and sideways * Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and other quality methodologies is preferred.
* Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably the Autodesk product family * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products * Experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor CSI * Ability and willingness to travel overnight to career fairs, intercompany meetings, customer locations (approximately 10% travel) Benefits * 100% ESOP Company * Profit sharing * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Health insurance * Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience! Resumes and cover letters are recommended for priority consideration.
Viking-Civise Group is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants for employment will receive equal opportunity consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Battle Creek, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person
We specialize in customizing snow and ice removal equipment for heavy municipal, county, and state trucks by installing a variety of specialized equipment.
You may never have heard of us, but you have seen our trucks on the road as they make our snowy and icy roads safer for you, your family, and your friends.
Our brand-new manufacturing and installation facility is opening in Battle Creek, Michigan (Viking-Cives Great Lakes Division).
We are the fourth division in a growing corporation with locations across the United States and Canada.
*Job Summary:* As an Engineer, you will collaborate with 2 other Engineers and your Engineering Manager to design custom parts for specialty trucks we custom build for for many municipalities.
A mindset of continuous improvement and outside the box thinking is important, as we constantly try to better ourselves in every aspect of what we do.
Best of all, we are a fully employee-owned company where we work together as a team to build a successful and profitable business.
Responsibilities * Develop new snow and ice removal products, technologies, and efficient manufacturing and installation processes.
* Partner with the production department to increase operating efficiencies.
* Develop, train, and implement standard procedures for manufacturing and installation.
* Grow and maintain a robust work culture that is employee and customer focused.
* Lead and implement lean manufacturing and quality principles such as delivering value, eliminating waste, and continuous improvement.
* Develop, implement, and maintain part numbering and engineering standards.
* Collaborate with the Sales Team to understand our customers’ current and future needs and develop new and innovative solutions.
* Work closely with customers as needed to troubleshoot field issues, perform root cause analysis, and determine warranty claims.
* Work with our other divisions to develop new product lines and stay current on design and manufacturing considerations.
* Maintain drawings at multiple revision levels.
* Generate product specifications for customer bids.
* Assist shop employees with technical questions and equipment layouts.
* Other duties and responsibilities as required; we are a Team, and we support each other.
Qualifications * Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or related field (preferably mechanical) * 3+ years of engineering experience, preferably in the truck equipment industry or related industry * A proven ability to learn quickly, follow directions, ask relevant questions * Ambitious, willing to put in the extra time and attention needed to meet deadlines * A demonstrated ability to collaborate up, down, and sideways * Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and other quality methodologies is preferred.
* Proficiency with 3D modeling software, preferably the Autodesk product family * Proficiency with Microsoft Office products * Experience with ERP systems, preferably Infor CSI * Ability and willingness to travel overnight to career fairs, intercompany meetings, customer locations (approximately 10% travel) Benefits * 100% ESOP Company * Profit sharing * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Health insurance * Disability Insurance (STD/LTD) * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and experience! Resumes and cover letters are recommended for priority consideration.
Viking-Civise Group is an equal opportunity employer.
All applicants for employment will receive equal opportunity consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identification, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, qualified veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58,000.
00 - $60,000.
00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Retirement plan * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Monday to Friday Ability to commute/relocate: * Battle Creek, MI: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Application Question(s): * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status? Education: * Bachelor's (Required) Work Location: In person
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• Location : Battle Creek, MI
• Post ID: 9006049129
