Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

Overview

Pemko Assa Abloy is looking for a Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer. The role focuses on applying Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies to high-volume operations, using tools such as Value Stream Mapping to identify and reduce waste, and improve quality.

• Drive projects throughout the value stream to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.
• Analyze data, develop models, and work with cross-functional teams to observe manufacturing processes and identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and other improvement opportunities.
• Write procedures, investigate and establish protocols, and report change controls to support client programs.
• Apply engineering principles and practices to a broad range of assignments and develop creative technical solutions to complex problems.
• Collaborate with manufacturing automation engineers, product engineering, production, and quality assurance staff to develop requirements and recommendations for large and complex processes and systems.
• Plan, conduct, or coordinate engineering analyses and tests.
• Provide day-to-day production support as needed.
• Create, modify, and manage bills of materials.
• Provide technical leadership and ownership of assigned unit operations.
• Manage change control for assigned projects.
• Initiate process improvements in collaboration with the Product Engineering team.
• Work with production, automation, and project engineering groups on process improvement projects.
• Evaluate and analyze current manufacturing processes to identify inefficiencies.
• Develop and implement new processes and systems to enhance productivity.
• Test and monitor equipment, update existing system processes, and conduct risk assessments.
• Develop and submit justification for capital equipment projects to support manufacturing processes.
• Apply lean and Six Sigma tools such as value stream mapping, 5S, flow, and pull.

• BS in science or engineering (required).
• 3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process improvement roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of CNC-controlled equipment and machine code/programming is an advantage.
• Experience with PLC troubleshooting and equipment fault-finding is an advantage.
• Experience with Solid Works or AutoCAD is an advantage.

Employment is contingent upon the applicant's ability to legally work in the United States on a full-time basis without employer sponsorship.