Manufacturing Engineer

HellermannTyton North America; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HellermannTyton North America in Milwaukee is seeking a Lean Continuous Improvement Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. This role involves analyzing production processes for improvements in efficiency, quality, and safety, collaborating with various departments to implement these strategies.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, with at least 2 years of experience. Strong data analysis and critical thinking skills are essential for this position, along with proficiency in MES and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience required.
• Green Belt Certification is preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement efforts on manufacturing floor.
• Analyze current production processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Implement strategies to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety.

Skills

Data analysis techniques

Critical thinking

Project management skills

Change management skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MES systems

ERP systems

Job description

Job Summary

The Lean Continuous Improvement 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.

HellermannTyton Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.