Senior Manufacturing Engineer

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

• 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
• 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
• Support planning and execution of various Lean transformation activities and projects targeted towards improving operational performance and developing a continuous improvement culture
• Maintain 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.