Manufacturing Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

Voluntary Wellness Programs

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

ThyssenKrupp Materials NA in Bloomington, MN is seeking a seasoned Lean Manufacturing specialist to develop and optimize industrial manufacturing methods across metal fabrication. The role focuses on improving efficiency, evaluating processes and coordinating large projects.

You will lead cross-functional teams, plan layouts, estimate staffing and costs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Proficient in sheet metal fabrication.
• Experience with repetitive and build-to-suit manufacturing.
• Experience managing large and complex projects using industry tools.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Uses Lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiencies and drive for continual improvement.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
• Project manages all technical upgrades, equipment installation, tooling design and implementation.
• Aligns with the appropriate personnel in contract reviews for significant projects.
• Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards. Gather data to assess the effectiveness of manufacturing procedures.
• Ensures successful completion of health and safety reviews for new and altered equipment.
• Participates in travel as appropriate for business needs.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Project Management

Communication

Leadership

Excel

Education

Degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes "just-in-t ime" or "just-in-sequence."

Copper and Brass Division

Sales is a distributor and processor of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, brass, bronze and more quality materials serving markets across North America, including Canada and Mexico. By providing customers with what they want, when they need it, Copper and Brass Sales is able to help them succeed in today's challenging global business environment. The company's focus on the Aerospace, Automotive, Electrical, Medical and Oil & Gas Industries allows them to offer these market segments expertise specific to their needs. The daily commitment of its employees to provide premium service focused on the customer first has earned Copper and Brass Sales the position of a respected leader in the nonferrous metals industry for over 80 years.

Job Profile Summary

Develops, evaluates, and improves industrial manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Uses Lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiencies and drive for continual improvement.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Communicates manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, or other information to facilitate production processes.
• Confers with vendors to determine specifications of products and arrange equipment, material purchase, and parts.
• Project manages all technical upgrades, equipment installation, tooling design and implementation.
• Aligns with the appropriate personnel in contract reviews for significant projects.
• Evaluates products based on specifications and quality standards. Gather data to assess the effectiveness of manufacturing procedures.
• Ensures successful completion of health and safety reviews for new and altered equipment.
• Participates in travel as appropriate for business needs.
• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be interpreted as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in Lean Manufacturing environment
• Proficient levels of technical expertise in the areas of sheet metal fabrication
• Experience with repetitive and build-to-suit manufacturing methodologies
• Experience managing large and complex projects using industry tools
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong organizational, management, and leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a high competency in Excel
• Strong analytical thinker

Preferred Requirements

• Degree in manufacturing, industrial, or mechanical engineering

Job Compensation

Up to $124K Annually

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

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