Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Senior Manufacturing Engineer oversees the development and implementation of manufacturing processes to maintain proper product functionality as well as cost efficiency. Working in the cross-functional team environment this position collaborates with the other Climate Control Group engineering teams.

Essential Functions Statement(s)
• Support execution of overall manufacturing plan and lead technical implementation where appropriate; identify and recommend ways to enhance efficiency, quality and safety
• Convert quality, cost, continuous improvement and process improvement issues into functional objectives
• Collaborate with Climate Craft Design Engineering regarding design concepts and specification requirements to best utilize equipment and manufacturing techniques
• Research and develop new methodologies, propose new concepts, carry out the research and document the results
• Develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods
• Identify and propose new cost reduction ideas
• Oversee the development of manufacturing product routings
• Develop rough-cut capacity models for manufacturing processes
• Provide leadership in assessing current processes, developing and executing plans that will deliver improvements in safety, quality, and cost through elimination of waste
• Lead team to analyze and isolate the root causes of process issues and implement permanent solutions
• Analyze process controls and capabilities, equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods and work force utilization to maximize efficiency, productivity and quality
• Advise staff on complex technical issues -provide technical support that addresses process concerns in product developments
• Ability to facilitate and drive change in a fast paced and "ever changing" environment leveraging his/her strong interpersonal skills. Key to success in this position is the ability to work within the organization at all levels, creating value and buy-in as a key change facilitator helping to drive the company's Lean transformation initiatives
• Support planning and execution of various Lean transformation activities and projects targeted towards improving operational performance and developing a continuous improvement culture
• Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating safe working and efficient working environment
• Coach and mentor employees on the practical application of lean manufacturing, problem solving tools, and efficient working environment

Skills & Abilities

Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering or other technical related degree required.

Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant experience in manufacturing, preferably in process-oriented operations and/or related industry with a proven record of root cause analysis, risk assessment and technical expertise.

Computer Skills: Microsoft office tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint, AutoCAD, CAD/CAM.

Certificates & Licenses: Six Sigma Black Belt certification is preferred.

Other Requirements: Extensive knowledge of manufacturing methods and procedures, operational excellence principles, lean manufacturing, Six Sigma (a plus). Formal Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma training required. Strong overall business acumen and a background in process flow. Excellent leadership and change management skills.