Manufacturing Engineer II (Drive Unit Assembly)

Socket.dev; New Bremen (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug

401K Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Crown Equipment Corporation, a leading global manufacturer of forklift and material handling equipment, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer II to own drive unit assembly processes and lead new product introductions. You will champion Lean/Six Sigma projects, troubleshoot production lines, and mentor technicians.

Responsibilities include process development, equipment specs, and cross-functional collaboration to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• 16+ years of related experience required.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and leadership across levels.

Responsibilities

• Process responsibility for assembly of drive units and remanufacturing programs.
• Lead new product/process introduction with cost estimation and prototype manufacturing.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing processes with hands-on approach.
• Lead and support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, cost and delivery.
• Define and install new processes, equipment, and process documentation.
• Support product introduction, process development, and prototypes.
• Use root cause analysis to identify and eliminate production opportunities.
• Develop operator training and support plant initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma project leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional leadership

Process improvement

Root cause analysis

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering related field

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAD layout

GD&T

SPC

PLC/HMI programming

Job description

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 II

Responsibilities:

• Process responsibility for the assembly of drive units and the remanufacturing program for these products.
• A strong emphasis on the introduction of new product/process introduction, as well as providing plant support for drive unit assembly and automated assembly functions.
• A strong hands-on ability to troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
• Experience of automated assembly processes is desired, as well as Lean and Six Sigma project leadership.
• Process leadership for drive unit manufacturing, driving to improve existing operations for safety, quality, cost and delivery improvements.
• Implementation of new processes, including equipment specification, procurement, coordination of installation, process capability, training, process documentation and production startup.
• Assist and/or lead product introduction process with respect to cost estimation, process development, and prototype manufacturing.
• Support/optimize assembly production using root cause analysis to identify and eliminate production opportunities.
• Develop operator training and be able to support other plant initiatives as required.

Qualifications:

• High School graduate or equivalent; with 16+ years of related experience
• Must have valid driving privileges
• Occasional travel (0-5%)
• Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering related field.
• Certain technical skills and training such as CAD layout, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process capability theory and statistical process control (SPC).
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to lead the discussion, meeting, project, etc., and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to lead cross-functional teams and manage small to medium projects.
• Requires good organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to support and mentor Process Technicians, Supervisors, and others.
• Experience with pressure decay/differential pressure testing and NVH testing equipment.
• Experience with PLC, HMI and control programming/troubleshooting.

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.

No agency calls please.

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, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities