Manufacturing Engineer

Description

The Manufacturing Engineer will be a key resource in developing and completing manufacturing process improvement projects, including lean manufacturing implementation and capital improvement projects. These improvement projects will increase profitability, throughput, and quality; improving the competitive position. The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for working with operations personnel to identify and implement opportunities for lean process improvement and strategic capital investments to address issues and/or take advantage of opportunities.

Essential Job Functions

The Manufacturing Engineer will have several Roles and Responsibilities including, but not limited to the following:

Develop New Projects

• Help identify opportunities for significant improvement.
• Work extensively with operations, Engineering, and/or sales teams to understand opportunities to apply lean process improvement initiatives and/or capital investment to improve profitability and competitive advantage.
• Translate operational needs into project requirements and specifications.
• As appropriate, solicit proposals from vendors/ contractors to address the project requirements and specifications.
• Together with operations and/or sales teams evaluate proposals received.
• Force Rank Investment Opportunities:
• Develop and implement project analysis techniques and processes to select opportunities that optimize the following desired attributes; Profit impact, Time to complete, Complexity, Risk,and Cost to Implement.
  
  

Lean Process Improvement / Implementation

• Participate and lead activities/events as required.
• Provide training on 5S and lean tools and techniques as required.
• Provide follow up and tracking to insure identified improvement activities are completed as planned.
  
  

Capital Project Scope And Cost Estimate

• Define and document project scope and cost estimate.
• Assist in preparing request for capital expenditure (CAPEX) and securing its approval.
  
  

Capital Project Management And Implementation

• Insure assigned projects are completed on schedule and on budget.
• Prepare and keep updated an overall project schedule.
• Review and approve drawing submittals as required.
• Track project costs to assure compliance with established budget.
• Work with Regional Procurement Manager to prepare purchase order contracts for major vendors, engineers, and contractors.
• Insure all on site activities are completed safely and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct periodic project review meetings as necessary to coordinate project activities with other site activities.
  
  

Identify New Opportunities

• Stay abreast of new technology and make recommendations for its application in operations to improve profitability and competitiveness.
• Provide technical support and direction, as assigned, to address specific process/equipment improvement opportunities/issues.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Industrial Engineering
• Experience in plant or project engineering in an industrial setting, preferably on the operating staff in a continuous process manufacturing environment. (Preferred) but not required
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques.
• Track record of achieving positive results using lean manufacturing techniques. Green Belt certification desired.
• Working knowledge of Solid works. Also proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Effective team builder and leader with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team. environment
  
  

Experience with JD Edwards. Basic knowledge on PLC and G CODE Programming is preferred.