Manufacturing Engineer III

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Manufacturing Engineer III will be part of the manufacturing engineering department to support production operations by designing, building, manufacturing, and implementing improvement to the process 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 objective s are to drive all the initiatives that our customers demand, including driving continuous improvement, documenting processes and procedures critical to sustainable manufacturing performance.

• Evaluate production activities through data analysis to identify opportunities for improvements in productivity, material flow, safety, quality, and cost. Prioritize actions to be taken, establish schedules for completion, and implement the necessary measures to realize savings.
• Lead the implementation of key elements of Lean, such as:
  Standardized Work Instructions, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen/5S
• 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.
• Manage multiple CAPEX projects, including ROQ, Scope of Work creation, Gantt creation, purchase and acquisition, implementation, preparation for equipment and any activity required for the successful completion of the project.
• Facilitate and/or lead cross-functional teams with Engineering, Production and Estimating in support of driving efficiencies and eliminating non-value-added activities.
• Collaborate with design engineering in concurrent engineering efforts to ensure manufacturability. Proactively identifying opportunities for improved manufacturability and coordinating implementation with design engineering and operations personnel.
• Provide shop floor feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMAs
• Document and track all cost savings and process improvements against targets.
• Evaluate Quality data and implement improvement activities to ensure all quality requirements are met.
• Plan and execute facility and work cell layout modifications based on planned products and workload to optimize material and product flow.
• Develop, design, justify and implement appropriate production tools, equipment, and other assets to maximize labor efficiency and reduce total cost.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by TAS

• 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.
• Developing and using collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
• Interacting with others in a way that gives them confidence in one's intentions and those of the organization.
• 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.
• Making customers and their needs a primary focus of one's actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.
• 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.
• 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.
• Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive; generating innovative solutions in work situations.
• Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety, upholding safety 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.
• Must be versed in the use of basic Microsoft office tools Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Project.

• BS / MS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial engineering.
• LEAN / Six Sigma Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Proficiency in Solid Works & AutoCAD
• Good understanding and experience in implementing LEAN initiatives, leading Kaizen events, driving improvements achieving significant savings and profits.
• Relevant experience in a make to order/engineer to order project environment.

• Minimum of 10 years of experience as Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Eng