Manufacturing Engineer

Coldspring; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K with company match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Coldspring seeks a Manufacturing Continuous Improvement Specialist to lead CI activities such as Kaizen events, value stream mapping, 2P/3P, 5S, and data collection. You will guide teams on process improvements and standard work while ensuring safety and quality.

Approximately half your time’ll be on the production floor and half in the office, collaborating with maintenance and operations to improve uptime, TPM, and overall site performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or associate degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience implementing lean principles in manufacturing is a plus.
• Ability to manipulate/create CAD drawings.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook and MS Teams.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work with all levels of the company.
• Ability to learn lean methodologies and data analysis tools such as Tableau.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and follow up on various CI events and activities.
• Lead team-based improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Identify and eliminate safety hazards and issues.
• Develop, improve and document manufacturing processes, standard work, and work instructions.
• Perform time studies, workflow analysis and line balancing.
• Collaborate with maintenance to improve equipment uptime and TPM initiatives.
• Apply lean principles and statistical measures to ensure project success.
• Train employees in CI programs as requested.
• Ensure data collection is accurate and reliable.
• Travel to other locations to support CI efforts.
• Lead quality improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Lead and manage small to medium Cap-Ex projects.

Skills

CAD drawings

Leadership

Verbal & written communication

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Education

Associates or Bachelor's in Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD software

Tableau

MS Office Suite

Visio

Job description

Description

Status: This is a full-time; salaried position
Hours: Monday – Thursday: 6/7am – 3/4pm & Friday: 6am -12pm

Benefits Offered to Full-time Employees: Health, Dental, Optical, Medical FSA/HSA, Dependent Care (FSA), Basic Life Plan, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing (ROA), PTO (Vacation), Holidays, Jury Duty, and Funeral Leave

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible to assist in, support and take a leadership role in assigned Continuous Improvement activities, such as, but not limited to Kaizen events, which include Business Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, 2P, 3P, 5S, CI Teams and Data Collection.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:

• Do preparation and follow-up work for various assigned Continuous Improvement events and activities.
• Lead team-based activities focused on improvement of the business or manufacturing process.
• Identify and eliminate potential safety hazards and issues.
• Develop, improve and document manufacturing process, standard work, and work instructions.
• Perform time studies, workflow analysis and line balancing.
• Collaborate with maintenance team to improve equipment uptime and support TPM initiatives.
• Use and understand lean manufacturing principles and statistical measures to help ensure the success of projects assigned.
• Assist with the constant evaluation of techniques and methods needed to improve the overall performance of various Continuous Improvement activities and events.
• Provide necessary training to employees as requested in assigned Continuous Improvement programs.
• Ensure the collection of data and information is accurate and reliable.
• Travel to other company locations as requested to assist in execution of CI efforts in those locations.
• Lead quality improvement and problem-solving activities.
• Lead and manage small to medium Cap-Ex projects
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Understand Current and Future Value Streams and how they are linked to various opportunities for improvement throughout the company.
• Approximately 50% of this position’s time is spent on the production floor or quarry and the other 50% in the office.

REQUIREMENTS

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Related experience leading teams in a manufacturing environment will be considered.
• Candidate must possess experience in leading teams in a dynamic environment.
• Experience implementing lean principals in a manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to manipulate/create CAD drawings
• Must have above average verbal and written communication skills.
• Must also have proficient skills in use of various computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Outlook and MS Teams.
• This position also requires excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with employees at all levels of the company.
• Should also have the ability to learn and understand lean manufacturing including Time Based Strategy, Global Production System, Kaizen methodology and training skills.
• Ability to learn data analysis software such as Tableau and its applications