Manufacturing Process Engineer - FleetCare

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Job Summary: The Manufacturing Process Engineer must be an experienced Lean Practitioner. The ideal candidate would be a self-starting, hands on manufacturing process engineer who will provide process leadership and support of overall site objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads site Lean improvement efforts in support of corporate and site Lean initiatives (facilitates kaizen events).
• Identifies and implements continuous improvement opportunities for increased overall equipment effectiveness.
• Documents and analyzes work processes to improve process flow and process control.
• Develops process documentation including Process Flow and VSM’s, Operator instructions, standardized work, and preventive maintenance recommendations.
• Recommend, support and/or implement improvements, modifications, or additions that will improve work process ergonomic, safety related risks, cycle time reductions and cost.
• Works independently and with others to identify, implement and track cost savings ideas.
• Troubleshoots manufacturing problems and related tooling, equipment or process issues.
• Develops new tooling and/or gauging to meet customer requirements or resolve customer complaints.
• Review chassis layouts and identify impacts prior to installation.
• New equipment specification, selection, installation, and validation.
• Prepares justification concerning requests for capital expenditures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• CNC Machinery and Fabrication Equipment (Preferred).
• Assembly Line product implementation and workflow (Preferred).
• Lean principles and tools.
• Excellent computer skills including high level of proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• 3D CAD modeling and PDM software experience is an asset.
• Experience with an ERP system is an asset (experience with IFS desired).
• Ability to lead and work with diverse teams.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Communicate complex information to all levels of employees and customers both verbally and written.
• Assess workload and develop priorities in a fast-growing organization.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.

Credentials and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering or similar technical degree and a minimum of two years of directly relevant working experience.