Computer Integrated Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Delaware

POSITION PURPOSE

The Plant Manufacturing Engineer II – Equipment is responsible for manufacturing related projects in areas that include, but are not limited to, equipment assessment and improvement, process improvements, safety and environmental issues, information systems and lean practices. This position will also initiate, lead, and execute cost out projects that may include the preparation of Capital Expenditure Requests, with financial justification, for equipment repair, new technology, and/or processes. The individual shall demonstrate BAC’s values of Earning Trust, Embracing Responsibility, Showing Courage, and Driving Innovation. The purpose for every position at BAC, regardless of department or level, can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the identification and initiation of safety, quality and productivity cost out projects. Develop detailed project plans and improvement projections to recommend a course of action to the Department Manager and Plant Leadership Team.
• Benchmark, research, evaluate and specify technology and/or equipment for process improvement projects.
• Implement new technology, equipment, or processes while tracking completion against the project plan.
• Identify and lead, while partnering with the maintenance department, equipment refurbishment and upgrade projects, to improve reliability, throughput, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).
• Partner with the engineering, maintenance and operations teams to improve Preventive Maintenance programs effectiveness, driving a sustainable TPM culture.
• Analyze significant equipment and process failures to determine the root cause and create action plans to mitigate future risk.
• Support commissioning activities for all upgrade, renovation, and construction projects which may include, but are not limited to, operating procedures, repair procedures, energy isolation procedures, PM tasks and critical spare parts lists.
• Support, train and mentor maintenance mechanics and machine operators on optimal machine function, and service techniques.
• Develop control plans for equipment.
• Audit existing processes for conformance to standards.
• Design and implement complex fixtures and tooling, when necessary, to support consistent and safe manufacturing processes.
• Prepares Capital Expenditure Requests for equipment and process improvements. Maintains accurate cost out performance for the project.
• Acts locally while thinking regionally by sharing and adopting best practices in manufacturing technology and processes.
• Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing equipment.
• Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety polices.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Plant Manufacturing Engineer II will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is based in Milford, DE. This position does not have direct reports.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Education and Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline; Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical preferred
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with metal fabrication equipment and process improvement
• Demonstrated hands-on and leadership experience executing projects

• Systems Experience:

• Excellent skills in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated strong engineering skills, including 2D/3D CAD design and GD&T experience
• Office365 experience and low coding strongly preferred
• CMMS experience preferred

• Project Management Experience:

• Demonstrated project management skills and sound technical judgment
• Strong internal/external customer focus to drive successful project results
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills
• Ability to influence, negotiate, and build consensus in order to make decisions to move projects forward
• Experience with change management methodologies preferred

• Technical Experience:

• Knowledge/experience of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems preferred
• Knowledge of manufacturing technologies including sheet metal fabrication, steel tube fabrication/bending, welding, coatings, thermoforming, controls, automation and IoT preferred
• Hands on fabrication and/or operations experience preferred (Mills, Lathes, Grinders, CNCs, Welding, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency leading and executing actions to correct machinery deficiencies yielding throughput and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvements
• Experience identifying and implementing opportunities using the Five Lean Principles, 5S and the Eight Wastes

• Demonstrated competency with Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving techniques such as 5Y, Fish Bone and A3
• Experience with the FMEA process to eliminate and mitigate risk

• Experience with identifying and implementing cost outs for labor, materials and overhead
• Demonstrated proficiency for data collection, analysis, presentation, and decision making

• Communication Experience:

• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work on a wide variety of projects and communicate effectively with key stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS

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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 60% of the time. Physical work is required up to 25% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and travel up to 10% of the time.