Lean Manufacturing Engineer I: Process Efficiency & Layout

A. O. Smith Corporation; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Company-sponsored life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Disability programs

Tuition assistance

Job summary

A. O.

Smith Corporation in Haltom City, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes, with a focus on lean methods and efficiency improvements. You will collaborate with engineers and operations to analyze layouts, tooling, and production processes, contributing to cost reductions and quality improvements while supporting the manufacturing strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field is required.
• 1+ years related work experience is required.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and government regulations.
• Ability to write reports, correspondence, and procedural manuals.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts, such as probability, statistical inference, and geometry/trigonometry.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, and draw valid conclusions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, preparation, and implementation of lean process plans for new products and current product improvements.
• Assist in the analysis and planning of work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and design layout for maximum efficiency.
• Provide input to manufacturing, equipment, and/or tooling solutions to balance product cost and lead time.
• Interface with all operations and support necessary personnel to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Coordinate design concept proposals for use in project evaluations and cost estimates.
• Assist in the implementation of new equipment, tooling, and process techniques in accordance with the manufacturing strategic plan.
• Assist with the time studies, lay out, and production time analyses of upgrades, line balancing and processes improvements.
• Participate in the selection, purchase, and improvement of tools and fixtures.
• Revise and document manufacturing processes and procedures as required.
• Work closely in a team environment with engineers, supervisors and manufacturing personnel and promote company principles such as Quality and Lean Manufacturing.
• Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process improvement

Time studies

Layout planning

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Related Field

1+ years related work experience

Job description

A. O.

Smith Corporation in Haltom City, TX, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes, with a focus on lean methods and efficiency improvements. You will collaborate with engineers and operations to analyze layouts, tooling, and production processes, contributing to cost reductions and quality improvements while supporting the manufacturing strategy.