Senior Maintenance Engineer - EVERGREEN

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partners, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Ensure that industrial machinery and equipment runs smoothly and reliably. Obtain an intimate understanding of all production equipment assuring knowledge and replacement parts are available to repair when needed. Statistically measure machinery performance and plan scheduled maintenance on equipment to avoid unplanned down time. Develop a maintenance staff to minimize downtime and assure equipment productivity. Responsible for process improvements and daily manufacturing engineering support for high volume OE production lines.

• Respond immediately to equipment breakdowns diagnosing faults and repairing machinery.
• Train maintenance technicians to respond appropriately to equipment challenges.
• Implement preventative, predictive and autonomous maintenance programs.
• Create maintenance procedures.
• Manage replacement parts inventory.
• Operate as Manufacturing Engineering Team member in timely implementation of Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Assist in plant layout and design and in the purchase and installation of capital equipment.
• Launch new products and processes meeting delivery schedules and cost targets.
• Support Product Safety Management and execute activities defined in Quality Procedure Q-01-002.
• Partners with departmental leaders: HSE, Quality, Engineering, Materials, and Human Resources to achieve or exceed business goals.
• Evaluates departmental constraints and implements Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve capacities.
• Uses problem solving methods and innovation to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensures compliance with the plant policies and procedures including requirements for TS16949 and ISO
  14001.

• Strong maintenance troubleshooting skills.
• Expert knowledge in mechanics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and controls.
• Strong problem solving and multi-tasking skills required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• SAP experience is a plus.
• Ability and desire to provide "hands on" floor support.
• Perform capability studies, DOEs, FMEAs, etc.
• A bias for action with dedication and commitment to achieving World Class performance.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Developed time management skills with a sense of urgency.

• Minimum 5 years of experience with engineering, maintenance and controls work within a manufacturing environment.
• Automotive/Truck industry experience is a plus.
• SAP experience a plus.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Maintenance or related field is required.
• Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification is preferred.

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $89,900 – $134,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education.

Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all…