This position reports to:Continuous Improvement Manager
Your role and responsibilitiesIn this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization's assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
The work model for the role is:
on siteThis role is contributing to the ELDS Business line in
Pinetops, North Carolina.
You will be mainly accountable for:
- Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, TPM) and waste elimination strategies specific to Plastic case, Cores and TPR productin lines. Main focusing on Winding, assemby, encasing and injection press operations.
- Design and optimize layouts, tooling designs, and fixtures to achieve maximum efficiency and minimize labor hours while improving product quality
- Drive production process optimization initiatives to improve throughput, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); conduct time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization
- Lead design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products and process improvements, including process capability studies, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis
- Manage and troubleshoot injection press equipment; identify opportunities for new or improved tooling; support equipment procurement, installation, validation, and commissioning activities
- Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to perform root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and develop comprehensive manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, and control plans
- Support operator training, work instruction development, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Qualifications for the role- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with minimum 6 years of manufacturing and production engineering experience with proven track record in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence or Associate degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
- Strong proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Pull, One Piece Flow, etc). Six Sigma methodologies and experience with statistical analysis are advantageous
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, assembly, machining, and production systems optimization
- Hands-on experience with tooling design, fixture development, and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
- Demonstrated expertise in time study, capacity planning, line balancing, and production optimization techniques
- Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret production data and drive data-based decisions; proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems
- Excellent project management, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills with proven ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously
- Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English; ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholder groups
- Strongly Desirable:
- Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
- Direct experience with injection press operations, molding processes, or similar equipment-intensive manufacturing environments
- Experience with statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP) or simulation software (Arena, FlexSim) for production modeling
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions
Why ABB?What's in it for youWe empower you to take initiative, challenge ideas, and lead with confidence. You'll grow through meaningful work, continuous learning, and support that's tailored to your goals. Every idea you share and every action you take contributes to something bigger.
ABB Benefit Summary for eligible US employees[excludes ABB E-mobility, Athens union, Puerto Rico]
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Health, Life & Disability- Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
- Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
- Vision benefit
- Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
- Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
- Voluntary life and AD&D - 100% employee paid up to maximums
- Short Term Disability - up to 26 weeks - Company paid
- Long Term Disability - 60% of pay - Company paid. Ability to "buy-up" to 66 2/3% of pay.
- Supplemental benefits - 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
- Parental Leave - up to 6 weeks
- Employee Assistance Program
- Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
- Employee discount program
Retirement- 401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
- Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Time offSalaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.
