Manufacturing Strategy Engineer III

About the role

This position develops manufacturing strategies, systems, continuous improvement processes and machines to support production build success. Strategies result in high‑quality products built safely within budgeted parameters while limiting environmental impact. The role also develops sustainable improvements through a team‑based approach and continuous improvement toolsets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares necessary calculations and/or design concepts; analyzes technical studies and proposals; resolves technical problems by examining relevant technical data and performing appropriate calculations.
• Evaluates and develops engineering plans or work orders to fabricate work aids, fixtures or other items to assist production in cost reductions for continuous improvement.
• Assists in developing key performance indicators to establish baseline performance metrics on key processes required to assess the impact of change.
• Assists in the development and evaluation of build strategies, erection sequences, lifting strategies, etc.
• Supports engineering projects by preparing detailed designs from concept designs and written specifications ensuring manufacturability.
• Confers with design engineering firms and other on‑staff personnel to resolve design problems.
• Develops written specifications and processes for components and systems.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives to reduce bottom‑line cost in areas such as material usage, ergonomic hazards and labor requirements.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by actively searching for opportunities to improve data quality, data delivery/presentation, and yard production practices.
• Establishes processes to share process improvements between business entities.
• Benchmarks key processes to learn best practices.
• Coordinates and develops communications to publish change results in order to share improvements amongst the various business entities.
• Exercises appropriate independent judgment in adjusting priorities, goals, work assignments, methods, procedures, and techniques to successfully facilitate projects.
• Leads group activities with participants drawn from all areas and all titles across the company; drives participation and commitments from non‑direct reports across the business.
• Discusses complex thoughts and timelines with all levels and departments in the company and with external contacts (primarily suppliers/vendors); determines appropriate level of communication and interaction for various situations; influences decisions through respectful interactions within and outside the organization.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree in manufacturing, mechanical engineering, or a related engineering field (required).
• Minimum 5‑10 years of experience in a similar production industry (required).
• Green belt or higher in Lean/Six Sigma (preferred).

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written for constant interaction with all departments, employee levels, and outside customers.
• PC skills required, including engineering computer equipment and software (analysis, design, CAD/CAM and data programs).
• Knowledge of MS Windows, Advanced Excel, Word, Auto‑CAD.
• Well‑organized, detail‑ and customer‑ (internal and external) oriented, self‑starter.
• Ability to read and comprehend work specifications, work orders, blueprints, contracts, and technical publications.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience deploying Lean, Six Sigma, or other Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience effectively leading and managing diverse teams.