Manufacturing Engineer I - Digital Manufacturing Solution Development

Crown Equipment Corporation; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

Flexible Benefits Plan

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Life and Disability Benefits

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation in New Bremen, OH is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer I to lead digital manufacturing solution development. You will oversee digital technologies, collaborate across teams, and drive adoption of standard solutions across facilities.

The role emphasizes training program development and ongoing support for processes affected by changes in parts and capacities.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or substantial related experience acceptable.
• Lean manufacturing and work instruction development experience preferred.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee R&D, implementation of digital technologies for manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to scale pilots to enterprise standards.
• Translate complex concepts into learning experiences and coach teams.
• Lead deployment planning from pilot to enterprise-wide implementations.
• Partner with facilities to ensure adoption of standard solutions.
• Develop a global training program to support implemented solutions.
• Support processes during improvements, part changes, and capacity shifts.

Skills

Ignition

SQL

Python

Java

C/C++

Computer vision

Machine learning

3D CAD

Artificial Intelligence

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

NX

SketchUp

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer I - Digital Manufacturing Solution Development

Location

New Bremen, OH, US, 45869

Company Description

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Manufacturing Engineer I

Responsibilities

• Oversee the research and development, implementation, and support of digital technologies that support Crown Manufacturing processes and operations. Some examples include work instructions, connected factory solutions, inspections, kitting, data analytics, and standard work with anticipated growth of these solutions expanding over time.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to transform pilots into scalable enterprise standards across processes, workforce practices, data, and digital tools.
• Translate complex technical concepts into clear, engaging learning experiences while coaching frontline teams to drive adoption and effective use of digital solutions.
• Lead the planning and execution of network-wide solution deployments, progressing from pilot initiatives to enterprise-scale implementation while ensuring alignment with enterprise architecture standards.
• Partner with manufacturing facilities across the organization to achieve alignment, adoption, and sustained utilization of approved standard solutions and best practices.
• Develop a global training program to support the solutions implemented.
• Support existing processes resulting from process improvement, part changes, and changing capacities.

Qualifications

• Non degree considered, if 8+ years of related experience, along with a HS Diploma or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Must have valid driving privileges
• Occasional travel (0-5%)
• Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree or a two-year engineering degree with five years of work experience.
• Training and experience with manufacturing processes, operational excellence/lean manufacturing, and work instruction development are preferred.
• Preferred Technical Sills: Ignition, SQL, Python, Java, C/C++, computer vision, machine learning, 3D CAD software (NX, SketchUp), Artificial Intelligence, data analytics
• Demonstrate a strong aptitude for technology and a passion for empowering others through training, coaching, and knowledge sharing.

Work Authorization

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Compensation and Benefits

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including

• Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Life and Disability Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement

EOE Veterans/Disabilities