Maintenance Manufacturing Engineer

Berry Global, inc; Texas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to oversee branch operations and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role requires a proactive approach to enhance safety, quality, and reliability within the manufacturing process. You'll collaborate with various departments to implement Total Productive Manufacturing principles and lead efforts in troubleshooting and equipment care. If you're passionate about fostering a culture of improvement and possess strong technical and communication skills, this opportunity offers a dynamic environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of TPM principles and their application.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills for team collaboration.
• Ability to analyze and solve problems effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards for TPM and Equipment Improvement Teams.
• Support work order management and conduct audits.
• Coordinate training in TPM and Continuous Improvement concepts.

Skills

TPM principles

Communication skills

Problem-solving techniques

Technical writing

Continuous Improvement

Vision inspection systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

3-5 years of manufacturing experience

Tools

MS Office

JDE/Atheer

PLC Trouble Shooting

Ignition

Job description

Overview

The Maintenance Engineer is responsible for the administration and coordination of the branch. This role will work closely with Reliability, CI, Manufacturing, Tool Room and Maintenance. This role also ensures the Branch is focused on improving Safety, Quality and Reliability. Responsibilities include:

• Identify processes to prevent non-conformances related to products, processes or the quality systems.
• Total Productive Manufacturing is required.
• Provide insight to prevent non-conformities related to the product produced, services provided or the ISO 9001:2015 management system.
• Make suggestions for improvement and verify the implementation of solutions.
• Know the location of and understand their control plans, work instructions and specifications.
• Guide and assist maintenance and various departments with trouble shooting.
• Care and control of downstream equipment, with emphasis on vision inspection equipment and metal detection.

Responsibilities

So, what will you be doing as a(n) TPM/Maintenance Engineer?

• Develop standards for Implementation Teams and Equipment Improvement Teams.
• Support the work order management process and CMMS system.
• Ensure the work order process is followed, including PMs, changeovers and other planned maintenance. Conduct audits as needed.
• Strive for continuous cost reductions in all areas of responsibility.
• Serve as a liaison between TPM Steering Committee and all TPM related teams.
• Generate support for TPM process by:
• Actively pursuing new team members and Area Coordinators.
• Periodically presenting TPM progress to others.
• Coordinate and provide training and education in TPM and Continuous Improvement concepts.
• Participate in auditing for safety, 6S, equipment care, maintenance, and TPM processes.
• Coordinate schedules and required time for projects of process improvement, maintenance, and vendors.
• Understand and utilize vision inspection systems by:
• Maintain the life.
• Working with vision system vendors to develop improvements.
• Use vision inspection systems to monitor production and guide Production, Quality, and Tooling on improvements.
• Modify and improve current vision inspection systems.
• Ensure rewards and recognition are provided appropriately.
• Provide articles for plant/company newsletters.
• Member of the Equipment Services Team. Assist in;
• Scheduling and conducting effective meetings, encourage individual participation while avoiding conflict and disruptive influences.
• The successful use of problem-solving tools.
• The effective presentation of material.
• Collecting data and information for effective decision-making.
• Publishing/distributing information generated in meetings and TPM metrics.
• Assist teams in quantifying cost savings of improvement efforts.
• Removing obstacles to the TPM Process.
• Coordinate activities between Project Teams and Equipment Services as needed.
• Support the process and the development of maintenance training plans within the maintenance department.
• Provide public relations for the TPM across the organization.
• Strive to accomplish branch mission and goal statements.
• Utilize continuous improvement tools to improve function of branch.

In addition, the TPM Coordinator performs any other tasks related to the operation of this Branch as directed by the Maintenance Manager and/or Reliability Engineer. The position may require overtime and travel.

Qualifications

To Be Successful In This Role, You’ll Need

• Understand and practice TPM principles.
• Good communication and facilitation skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced and sometimes ambiguous environment.
• Strong technical writing, computer skills, including MS Office and JDE/Atheer (CMMS-training provided).
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement and its relationship to TPM.
• Ability to analyze processes or problems and develop solutions using problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding of Continuous Improvement and its relationship to TPM.
• Ability to analyze processes or problems and develop solutions using problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding of vision inspection systems and metal detection.
• Communicate well with internal department, customers, and vendors.
• Conduct and lead productive meetings with a broad range of experience and insight.

Things We Consider a Plus

• PLC Trouble Shooting Experience
• Programing Experience
• Lean Six Sigma Certification
• Manufacturing experience on floor and in office settings.
• Familiarity with Ignition

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred)
• 3-5 years of manufacturing or industry related experience and/ or training.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; maintains a clean and organized work environment.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity.
• Safety - Observes all safety procedures and policies; Reports potentially unsafe conditions to supervisor; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Good attention to detail.
• Able to work accurately from verbal and written instructions.