Manufacturing Engineer

ThyssenKrupp Presta AG; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency within their operations. This role involves continuous improvements, training staff, and collaborating with various departments to refine manufacturing processes. Ideal candidates will have a background in manufacturing engineering and a strong focus on process optimization.

Qualifications

• Background in manufacturing engineering or related fields preferred.
• Experience with process improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Implements continuous improvement projects for manufacturing processes.
• Trains manufacturing operators on processing techniques.
• Optimizes production flow and equipment efficiency.

Job description

The Manufacturing Engineer is a multi-functional position focused on improving the safety, quality and efficiency of our manufacturing processes via daily support of shop floor operations. Responsibilities will include investigating and implementing improvements to existing manufacturing processes, trouble shooting of processing, supporting equipment qualification, training manufacturing operators/staff on processing techniques, and introducing new technologies.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.

• Leads investigations and implementations of continuous improvement projects for manufacturing processes concentrating in areas of equipment and processing.
• Interfaces with Quality, Logistics, Maintenance, Product Engineering personnel to assure timely production support.
• Optimizes manufacturing processes including production flow, machining/assembly methods, manning plan, tooling and production equipment for better safety, quality and efficiency.
• Develops, maintains and continuously improves standardized operating instructions.
• Works with Manufacturing Process Planning (MPP) group to ensure a successful handoff.
• Provides training on manufacturing operators/Manufacturing Engineering Technicians and other staff (as needed) on work instructions, change overs, preventative maintenance etc.
• Consults with Product Engineering to determine optimum tooling and processes.
• Plans and implements workplace layouts to optimize process, material flow and efficiency.
• Works with Maintenance team for preventative maintenance planning and spare parts planning to ensure equipment efficiency.
• Investigates the latest manufacturing techniques to continuously improve manufacturing processes.
• Leads cross functional teams to create and maintain PFMEA.
• Analyzes OEE, production down root cause and provides recommendation on productivity improvement.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.