Manufacturing Engineer

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites.

Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 16,400 employees in 40 countries.

• Project management for the design, fabrication, and installation of automated machinery and processes.
• Establish, implement, and maintain a quality process program throughout the plant in accordance with quality standards advocated by the company (including: all applicable ISO 9000 processes and procedures, etc.)
• Provide technical support for production area staff. Improve production through the implementation of new processes and equipment.
• Create assembly drawings of equipment, fixtures & electrical diagrams using AutoCAD.
• Create & update OMS documents as used in the manufacturing process.
• Troubleshoot highly automated equipment or machines that are used on the floor for production. Identify root causes and implement action plans in collaboration with machine technicians.
• Provide training and guidance regarding equipment issues to operators and machine techs.
• Overlook TPM measures and structure. Create and oversee maintenance tasks.
• Respond to feedback and improvement suggestions from operators about safety, processes, machines, fixtures, and other equipment.
• Utilize Lab View, OEE Reader, e-VSM, etc. as tools with data acquisition and analysis.
• Oversee the installation and startup of new equipment and initiate any modifications, as they become necessary.
• Train operators on new equipment and answer any questions they might have.
• Investigate, develop, propose and implement cost saving measures regarding the manufacture of products.
• Research and order materials needed to complete tasks.
• Gather information to evaluate current work processes in order to determine the flow of work, time requirements, costs, and duration using Lean and Six Sigma and other continuous improvement concepts.
• Integrate new replacement capital equipment.
• Assist maintenance mechanics to achieve final repair of equipment.
• Assist other departments such as Product Engineering, Maintenance and Quality with design and manufacturing projects.

• MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
• Minimum Education:
  
  BS degree in Manufacturing, Automation, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 3 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have ability to run/author own projects regarding line balancing and standardized work flow.
• Must have machine troubleshooting experience.
• Must possess a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• 5S and Six Sigma experience required.
• Previous experience working with high speed automation and value stream mapping required.
• Must possess strong statistical analysis skills using Minitab.
• Previous experience working on projects to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings.
• Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
• Must be proficient in AUTOCAD and possess strong PC skills including the Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Excel and Word.
• Ability to travel domestic and international up to 15% to other HEN sites in US, Mexico and Europe.

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
• Challenging and exciting work environment.
• Stable company with opportunities for advancement.