Continuous Improvement Engineer

Bonfiglioli Usa Inc; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bonfiglioli USA Inc in Hebron, KY is seeking an Industrial Engineer to design, develop and improve manufacturing processes, layouts and tooling to maximize efficiency and safety. You will lead process improvements, evaluate machinery and layouts, train teams, and manage engineering projects from start to finish, while ensuring cost and quality targets.

A 4-year degree is expected, with a day shift and full-time commitment; relocation or sponsorship is not provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform bending/repetitive motions.
• Adherence to safety regulations in the workplace.
• Willingness to receive direction, be open to learning and listening.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ensure facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Create standard processes across all functions.
• Theoretical understanding of engineering concepts.
• Perform routine assignments.

Responsibilities

• Implements manufacturing process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement.
• Evaluates current machinery and layout and recommends improvements that enhance productivity and safety.
• Assembles and trains teams in improvement processes, optimizes floor layout and material flow through implementing lean concepts.
• Leads engineering projects from initiation through implementation
• Documents improvements in manufacturing overhead, efficiency and utilization.
• Designs and develops plant and equipment layout and construction to optimize space, manpower and utilization needs.
• May be involved in local plant construction projects for design and consulting to meet division efficiency and safety objectives.
• May oversee construction projects and schedules.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

4 Year Degree

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Bonfiglioli USA - Hebron, KY 41048

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Engineering

This position does not include a relocation package or sponsorship.

POSITION SUMMARY

Designs, develops and improves manufacturing processes, layout and tooling within a manufacturing environment. Plans and performs engineering research, to maximize efficiency of manufacturing operations

POSITION RESPONSIBILITY

• Implements manufacturing process improvements, identifies opportunities for cost reduction, lead-time reduction, inventory reduction and quality improvement. Evaluates current machinery and layout and recommends improvements that enhance productivity and safety.
• Performs complex calculations related to the specifications of facilities, including analysis and evaluation of location, material resources, and structural design. Ensures purchase and use of materials meet cost and quality standards.
• Assembles and trains teams in improvement processes, optimizes floor layout and material flow through implementing lean concepts.
• Leads engineering projects from initiation through implementation
• Documents improvements in manufacturing overhead, efficiency and utilization.
• Designs and develops plant and equipment layout and construction to optimize space, manpower and utilization needs. May be involved in local plant construction projects for design and consulting to meet division efficiency and safety objectives. May oversee construction projects and schedules
• Industrial Engineering - Plans and oversees layout of equipment, office and production facilities. Conducts studies in operations to maximize work flow and spatial utilization.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to handle and lift 50 pounds maximum; bending and stretching and repetitive motion
• Adherence to safety regulations within the workplace
• Ability to respond to constructive criticism and direction in a positive manner; open minded, willing to learn and listen
• Basic knowledge of computer usage
• Ensures facility efficiency and workplace safety.
• Create standard processes across all functions.
• Theoretical understanding.
• Performs routine assignments.