Lean Manufacturing Engineer: CNC & Warehouse Optimization

Komatsu America Corp.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 67,600 - 84,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k and/or employee savings programs

Paid vacation and holidays

Employee assistance programs

Disability benefits

Life insurance

Employee learning and development

Job summary

Komatsu America Corp. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to drive process improvements across production and warehouse operations.

You will work on tooling, routings, layouts, and equipment selection to meet SQDC goals while supporting material flow from suppliers to line-side delivery. The role involves CNC programming, fabrication knowledge, and developing cost-effective processes with CAD/CAM systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in the manufacturing engineering field.
• Proficient with Excel, Word, Power Point, Project Management etc.
• Proficient using 3D CAD and AutoCAD software.
• High-level of skill in setting standards, methods improvements, layout design, assembly tooling/fixtures, line balancing, equipment justification and developing assembly worksheets.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal, written, and phone are essential.

Responsibilities

• Select tools and programs for automated equipment, such as CNC machine tools by utilizing CAD/CAM and computer software to effectively utilize manpower, machines, and facilities.
• Complete projects assigned timely by utilizing project planning tools and communicating with all aspects required to successfully complete each project.
• Recommends tooling, equipment to assist Fabrication and Warehousing through confirmation process flow for existing Models and revised and/or new Models along with warehouse processes.
• Update Production routings to coordinate fabrication through assembly flow, include confirmation and report proper costing and coordinate introduction of ECN’s (Engineering Change Notices). Setup operations within MRP system to manage inventory for warehouse.
• Develop Manpower requirements for area assigned of the Production Department to support changing production volumes and assist with proper manning levels. Including Warehouse Department.
• Understand capital and departmental budget to assist in cost management while improving the safety, quality, and cost of all processes assigned.
• Ensures Sub Assembly, Main Line stations, and Warehouse processes are balanced operations and standard times are reviewed for accuracy.
• Develop packaging requirements for spare parts department, suppliers, and 3PL.
• Resolve timely any safety, quality, delivery, cost issue utilize Komatsu Way. Design ergonomic handling devices for manufacturing and warehouse. Perform root cause analysis with countermeasures to eliminate risk.
• Utilize Lean Manufacturing tools, line balancing, 5S, Standard Work Instructions, Gemba, Kaizen, PDCA, Poke Yoke, and Visual Factory.
• Perform time studies to determine best manufacturing/warehouse practice and develop “Make Vs. Buy” analysis.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

Lean manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

Line balancing

Project planning

Education

Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

3D CAD

AutoCAD

Job description

Komatsu America Corp. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering professional to drive process improvements across production and warehouse operations.

You will work on tooling, routings, layouts, and equipment selection to meet SQDC goals while supporting material flow from suppliers to line-side delivery. The role involves CNC programming, fabrication knowledge, and developing cost-effective processes with CAD/CAM systems.