Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement

A. O. Smith Corporation; Haltom City (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Retirement security savings plan

Short- and long-term disability

Job summary

A. O. Smith Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes and procedures, identifying areas for improvement across production lines.

The role interfaces with engineers and other functions to constantly evaluate production methods and lead time, striving for efficiency and lean practices. Requires a engineering degree and 1+ years of related experience.

Qualifications

• 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 workforce 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.
• Perform other activities as assigned.

Skills

Reading & interpretation

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Mathematical concepts

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

A. O. Smith Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to assist in planning and coordinating manufacturing processes and procedures, identifying areas for improvement across production lines.

The role interfaces with engineers and other functions to constantly evaluate production methods and lead time, striving for efficiency and lean practices. Requires a engineering degree and 1+ years of related experience.