Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer

HellermannTyton; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton in Milwaukee seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will analyze production processes, identify improvements, and partner with plant leadership and hourly staff to raise efficiency, quality, and safety.

Key requirements include a Bachelor's in Engineering, 2+ years of experience, project management, and familiarity with MES/ERP systems; Green Belt preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience.
• Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Apply data analysis techniques to improve plant efficiencies.
• Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics).
• Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization.
• Reorganize workflow to improve processes.
• Lead root cause analysis for non-conformances and corrective actions.
• Identify and develop improvements of equipment, processes, and methods.
• Improve the efficiency of overall manufacturing operations.

Skills

Data analysis

Process improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Change Management

Project Management

Communication

MES

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Green Belt Certification (preferred)

Tools

MES

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary
The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for driving continuous improvement efforts on the manufacturing floor for HellermannTyton. This role is responsible for analyzing current production processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety. The engineer will work closely with various departments including plant leadership and hourly production personnel.

Essential Functions:

• Apply strong data analysis techniques to improve overall plant efficiencies and solve complex problems.
• Understand processing capabilities and tolerances (plastics).
• Analyze work standards to improve labor utilization.
• Reorganize work flow to improve processes.
• Analyzes manufacturing process flows and floor layout for the enhancements of safety, quality, cost reduction, and throughput
• Leads Root Cause Analysis for non-conformances and Corrective Actions

Other Functions

• Identify and develop the improvement of equipment, processes, and methods.
• Improve the efficiency of overall manufacturing operations.
• Other ideas as assigned.

Success in this role will require

• Proficient use of MES and ERP systems.
• Understanding of product costing.
• Apply engineering principles and concepts to the real world.
• Critical Thinking skills.
• Change Management Skills/experience.
• Ability to see others points of view.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering
• 2+ Years of professional experience
• Project Management Skills
• Green Belt Certification (preferred)
• Must have a valid driver's license, with an acceptable driving record, along with adequate insurance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills