Manufacturing Engineer

Thyssenkrupp; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 112,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Thyssenkrupp in Bloomington, MN is seeking a seasoned manufacturing professional to lead Lean initiatives and optimize line layouts for efficiency. You will analyze workforce usage, production timing, and costs to guide management decisions and align with vendor specifications for equipment and materials.

The role requires strong communication, project management, and leadership skills, with extensive experience in metal fabrication and build-to-suit projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in Lean Manufacturing environment.
• Proficient in 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.

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

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in manufacturing/industrial/mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Summary

Job Profile Summary

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, union role, and/or company segment.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].