Lean Process Engineer: Manufacturing Cost Reduction

Socket.dev; Elkhart (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Conn Selmer is seeking a Process Engineer to support reducing manufacturing cost while increasing productivity through developed manufacturing skills under the direction of the Engineering Manager. Implement and control optimized manufacturing processes to ensure consistent productivity.

The role focuses on LEAN work cells, process improvements, capacity analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and quality on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• 4-year Engineering degree (mechanical or industrial) or 8 years of Engineering experience as a process/manufacturing engineer without degree.
• 1-5 years experience in manufacturing, preferably in metal/wood fabrication or machining intense environment.
• Demonstrated ability to analyzing Takt times for improved efficiency and utilization.
• Mechanical acumen with hands-on knowledge of mechanics.
• Experience designing and developing fixtures and tooling for manufacturing effectiveness.
• SolidWorks experience.
• Understand of Dynamics-365 ERP system a plus.
• Concept of Standard Operating Procedures & Operational Control Plans.
• Strong communication skills, written and oral.
• Proven experience in LEAN and Six Sigma techniques and practices.

Responsibilities

• Determine operations required to procedure products and develop processes to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met.
• Analyze production processes, procedures, tooling and equipment to determine capacity to perform at required level.
• Develop and implement LEAN work cells and material flow.
• Actively participate in Kaizen support efforts
• Process improvements that result in realized cost savings.
• Provide expertise in areas of machining, material flow and process flow.
• Develop innovative ideas and alternative methods to be cost competitive.
• Construct RFE's with ROI
• Assist with value stream mapping and utilization calculations
• Calculate Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and drive gains
• Work with Quality to determine, eliminate and sustain root cause
• Work with Quality to train operators on new processes or equipment
• Tooling and fixture design
• Design, maintain & improve manufacturing processes to optimize quality & efficiency while reducing cost
• Review, calculate & maintain material & labor cost for BOMs & routings
• Analyze & plan efficient production workflow utilizing best practice methods & engineered time standards
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor

Skills

LEAN methods

Six Sigma

SolidWorks

CNC experience

Manufacturing optimization

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Conn Selmer is seeking a Process Engineer to support reducing manufacturing cost while increasing productivity through developed manufacturing skills under the direction of the Engineering Manager. Implement and control optimized manufacturing processes to ensure consistent productivity.

The role focuses on LEAN work cells, process improvements, capacity analysis, and cross-functional collaboration to drive cost savings and quality on the shop floor.