Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Facility Transformation

What you’ll do:

This role will play an integral part in driving improvements in machine and operator efficiencies while placing a focus on reducing unplanned downtime. The candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of new processes and continuous improvement initiatives. The candidate will be able to make a significant impact from day one and grow their career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

In this role you will:

• Develop and refine foundry processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. This includes selecting appropriate materials and machinery for casting processes.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with external vendors related to assigned capital improvement projects.
• Provide technical support and guidance to foundry staff, including troubleshooting issues and optimizing production processes.
• Identify, design, and implement machining process improvements using programs, Lean tools, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
• Leverage both change management & project management skills to plan, organize, and lead various capital improvement projects including equipment replacements and upgrades
• Troubleshoot and lead problem-solving activities to identify root cause issue and propose recommended solutions to both Plant and Division leadership teams 
• Proactively drive improvements related to the machining and material flow to support production
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage the installation and implementation of new equipment. Create programs and work holding fixtures, qualify new machines, and provide training to machine operators on new technologies. 
• Manage the documentation of both legacy and new manufacturing processes across the facility, including work instructions and standard operation procedures
• Support standardized work definition as well as the workplace design under the consideration of MESH and LEAN requirements
• Support production by enhancing site capabilities, safety, quality, and utilization

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related discipline from an accredited institution
• Minimum of four (4) years’ experience in Engineering within a manufacturing environment
• Candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing engineering or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Machining Applications, including CNC Programming, PLC Programing. design experience with Tooling & Fixtures, Methods Development
• Technical knowledge in statistical controls 
• Experience in machining and/or foundry operation.

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