Lean Production Engineer: Optimize Methods & Efficiency

BlackBerry Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Life & Disability

401k Savings Plan

Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

ABB is seeking a Production Engineer in the Richmond, VA area to optimize assembly methods and equipment to reduce labor hours while meeting quality and cost targets. You will define process sequences, validate methods, and lead improvement projects to sustain gains across production lines.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma, SAP, and AutoCAD. Onsite role with opportunities to influence across the production organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing or distribution facility.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and SAP (or similar ERPs).
• Knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean, and 5S is preferred.
• Experience with project management and proven history of driving and sustaining change.

Responsibilities

• Defines the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget.
• Ensures appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets; Ensures the production process complies with the project targets.
• Identifies and recommends improvement opportunities and implements improvement projects, ensuring adherence to timeframe, quality, and cost requirements; Approves the design for processes developed internally or externally and performs final tests with respect to the project.
• Provides support to Production during the internal/external process/equipment start-up, defining action plans and training relevant maintenance and production resources; Evaluates new process technologies to improve productivity, quality, and cost reduction, defining and leading testing activities, approval criteria, and external provider choices.

Education

Bachelor degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

ABB is seeking a Production Engineer in the Richmond, VA area to optimize assembly methods and equipment to reduce labor hours while meeting quality and cost targets. You will define process sequences, validate methods, and lead improvement projects to sustain gains across production lines.

The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, 5+ years in manufacturing, and experience with Lean/Six Sigma, SAP, and AutoCAD. Onsite role with opportunities to influence across the production organization.