Lean Manufacturing Engineer — Process Improvement Leader

BlackBerry Inc.; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Fort Smith motor plant to lead process development and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, onsite environment. You will drive productivity, quality, and cost performance while defining and approving manufacturing processes and equipment to meet project objectives and investment targets.

You will evaluate new technologies, support start-up and deployment, and train maintenance and production teams to ensure sustainable operational performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (required) with 2+ years experience in a fast-paced production environment.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and CAD/3D tools (AutoCAD, SolidWorks).
• Lean Six Sigma and/or PMP certifications preferred.
• Experience with Gantt charts, CPM, cost estimation and budgeting.
• Winding experience with industrial electric motors.

Responsibilities

• Lead process development, optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, quality, cost performance, and efficiency.
• Define, validate, and approve manufacturing processes and equipment to meet objectives and investment targets.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies, performing testing, qualification, and supplier selection.
• Support start-up and deployment through troubleshooting, action planning, and training of maintenance and production teams.

Skills

Project management

Technical writing

Lean manufacturing principles

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Lean Six Sigma certification

PMP certification

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

3D prototyping tools

Job description

ABB is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Fort Smith motor plant to lead process development and continuous improvement in a fast-paced, onsite environment. You will drive productivity, quality, and cost performance while defining and approving manufacturing processes and equipment to meet project objectives and investment targets.

You will evaluate new technologies, support start-up and deployment, and train maintenance and production teams to ensure sustainable operational performance.