Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Onsite in Dayton, TN

Position: Manufacturing Process Engineer II (Onsite in Dayton, TN)
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Job Summary:

This position plans, manages, and supports manufacturing engineering activities in the area of production equipment, machinery, fixtures, gauges, and tooling. This role develops documentation for acquisition and appropriation of capital equipment and seeks out, designs, develops, and integrates new methods and technology into the product/manufacturing process. This role also supports manufacturing operations and manages special projects as directed.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

Coordinate fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to engineering design and customer specifications

Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes as well as assisting in establishing the manufacturing capital budgets and equipment expenditures

Develop models of alternate processing methods to test feasibility of new applications, systems and processes. Design & recommend implementation of improved procedures.

Coordinate the design and specification of gauges, fixtures, tooling, material handling and material conveyance in support of on-going manufacturing operations

Investigate and recommend new manufacturing methods, machinery and equipment to increase productivity, reduce waste and reduce cost in support of the company-wide standardization for processes, equipment, and management systems

Oversee the design of products and systems to interface machines, hardware, and software and provide support to R&D in the development of new or changed products and research and analyze data such as design proposals, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application

Apply statistical methods to estimate manufacturing process capabilities and analyze proposals to determine if benefits derived and possible applications justify expenditures

Develop specifications for all material handling equipment. Ensure facility and equipment are maintained as safe and productive at all times.

Work with machinery and equipment suppliers concerning specifications, quotes, terms, delivery and installation. Negotiates long term relationship agreements and LZB specific technology protection.

Evaluate field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions and improve productivity

Maintain and updates CAD documentation for equipment and plant layouts

Provide assistance in the preparation of capital projects as well as R&A review and recommendation

Recommend sourcing locations for both technology and discrete product placement

Participates in meetings, seminars, vendor trips and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in the field SCOPE & IMPACT:

This Position must plan, design, arrange, change, and optimize the manufacturing process. With a thorough knowledge of the manufacturing concepts and the ability to grasp new technology quickly this position has a high impact on reducing downtime, improving efficiencies, and reducing cost within the manufacturing processes. The results derived by this position may have a direct impact to financial performance, typically responsible for 1-2M annual cost reduction projects for the Dayton campus.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field with 2-4 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent

Experience with AutoCADProficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) and Visio Excellent analytical/problem solving skills

Strong technical writing skills

Knowledge of NPV and ROI in regards to capital acquisition and appropriation

Experience & knowledge in defining & documenting processes including process flow, PFMEA, control plans, and work instructions

Experience and knowledge of statistical process control

Knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing

Experience & knowledge in reading part, gauge, and machine drawings

Familiar with product/process improvement tools such as VSM, DFM and DFAKnowledgeable in capital appropriation implementation and management

Ability to travel up to 25%
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to motivate, develop people, communicate, listen, perceive, and be open-minded and able to learn from others.

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt experience

Change Management Organization / time management

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