Job Details

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer will lead the manufacturing engineering department to support production operations. The position requires a results-oriented individual with a history of driving change in their work environment, strong analytical skills, and previous experience in an engineer to order / make to order project environment. Primary objectives are to drive continuous improvement and document processes and procedures critical to sustainable manufacturing performance.

Peer relationships include Production, Operations Project Manager, Design Engineering, Planning, Estimating and Facilitates departments.

This individual will facilitate and/or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production and Estimating in support of driving efficiencies, eliminating non-value-added activities, and employing structured improvement methodologies, including LEAN principles. Responsible for training, building, and certifying a capability of continuous and sustainable improvement.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the ME Team in driving Process Improvement Program to meet the savings target.
• Lead the team in Capex equipment identification and installations.
• Lead the team in developing and tracking ROI on Capex investments.
• Document and track all cost savings against targets.
• Lead the evaluation of production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, and cost reduction. Prioritize actions to be taken, establish schedules for completion, and implement the necessary measures to realize savings.
• Drive LEAN principles throughout the Operations department. Train operations personnel on LEAN principles. Develop Value Stream Maps for core processes and Lead Rapid Improvement Events (Kaizen).
• Plan and execute facility layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
• Support production operations through work cell planning and layout.
• Justify, procure, and implement necessary production equipment and other assets.
• Develop, design, and implement appropriate tooling to maximize labor efficiency and total cost savings.
• Lead the labor estimating function by providing estimates of direct labor as required. Develop and maintain cost models for various activities for use in estimating. Conduct time studies and audits as appropriate to validate and adjust labor estimates to reflect actual costs.
• Support make/buy analysis of fabricated parts and subassemblies.
• Support all health, safety, and environmental objectives of the company.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day operations.
• Foster a climate of continuous improvement and champion LEAN and 5S activities through specific training and certification of LEAN practitioners within the organization.
• Collaborate closely with production supervisors and OPM's to maximize overall efficiency of operations in project execution.

JOB SKILLS:

• Adaptability – Maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work tasks or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures.
• Building Strategic Working Relationships – Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Building Trust – Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• Communication – Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.
• Customer Focus – Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Inclusion – Appreciating and leveraging the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals. Working effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation for a direct effect on business results.
• Initiating Action – Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations.
• Safety Awareness – Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety, upholding safety standards.
• Work Standards – Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• PC proficiency – must be versed in the use of basic Microsoft office tools – Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• BS in Manufacturing or Industrial engineering, or equivalent.
• LEAN Manufacturing.
• Factory Acceptance Testing.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 10 or more years of experience in manufacturing/industrial engineering.
• A solid understanding of, and experience in implementing, LEAN initiatives, including leading Rapid Improvement (Kaizen) events and Value Stream Mapping.
• Relevant experience in a make to order/engineer to order project environment.
• Experienced in the implementation and use of ERP systems.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in industrial or mechanical engineering.
• Six Sigma Green belt certification is preferred.
• Welding and NDE experience and training.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Position is at least 80% to 95% at a desk working with computer. Ability to exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Performs other physical activities including use of fingers, sitting, stooping, bending, crouching, talking, hearing, and performing repetitive motions. Visual acuity requirements include color, depth perception and field of vision necessary to prepare and analyze data and figures, operate a computer terminal, and conduct extensive reading. The incumbent will be subject to inside environmental conditions.