Manufacturing Engineer III; Middleton TK Elevator Corporation

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TK Elevator is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer III to join our team in Middleton, TN.

This role will research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles. Under minimal supervision apply comprehensive knowledge of a particular field of technical specialization to large projects. Interface with Product Engineering, Logistics, Operations and vendor.

• Research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.
• Support SQDC and participate in Rapid Improvement Events.
• Prepare facility layouts as needed.
• Conduct time studies of production to develop standard work for production cells and to create and maintain SOPs.
• Process Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) for new and improved products.
• Manage large capital projects including writing capital requests and installation of new equipment.
• Develop and maintain SOP’s and Standard Work for assigned operations.
• Provide technical support/solutions to the manufacturing processes.
• Drive cost reduction and optimal quality.
• Order tooling and fixtures needed in assigned department.
• Resolve complex quality issues including field complaints, warranty issues and defective parts.
• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends and investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.
• Work with Procurement to conduct make/buy analysis for all new parts.
• Prepare cost estimates for Accounting.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field required
• Masters’ Degree in Engineering or related field preferred
• Five to nine years’ engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Experienced in leading project teams required.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication and machining required.
• PMP Certification preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and meet project schedules; along with contingency plans.
• Demonstrated ability to lead others. Responsibility may include direct supervision of technicians and mentoring/leading engineers.
• Demonstrated effective decision making skills are required
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others required.
• Must possess effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the department.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and Solid Works preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of high mix/volume manufacturing methods, procedures and cost-reduction techniques using Lean manufacturing tools: including 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Cellular Manufacturing and Kaizen events.

Provided they meet all eligibility requirement under the applicable plan documents, employees will be offered

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental medical plans
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Company-paid basic life insurance and AD&D
• Optional life and AD&D coverage
• Optional spouse and dependent life insurance
• Identity theft monitoring
• Pet insurance
• Company-paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match:
  Employees can contribute a portion of their pay on a pre-tax or Roth basis. The company provides a dollar-for-dollar match on the first 5% contributed.

Additional benefits include:

• 15 days of vacation per year
• 11 paid holidays each calendar year (10 fixed, 1 floating)
• Paid sick leave, per company policy
• Up to six weeks of paid parental leave (available after successful completion of 90 days of full-time employment)

Eligibility requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies.