Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Kaizen & Process Excellence

O'Neal Manufacturing Services, LLC; Ambridge (Beaver County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

O'Neal Manufacturing Services, LLC is seeking a manufacturing engineer to contribute to APQP initiatives and lead continuous improvement activities that reduce waste and cost across manufacturing processes.

You will implement Poka-Yoke, analyze ergonomic issues, and help design safer, more productive processes with lean/Six Sigma methods. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or equivalent experience.
• Four years of applicable work experience.
• Working knowledge of lean principles and Six Sigma methodology.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and effectively with various members of the organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

Responsibilities

• Participate on the APQP team and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Constantly implement continuous improvement activities that drive waste and cost from the manufacturing processes.
• Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof operations and increase the quality output of the process.
• Suggest and implement new and advanced processes/equipment to increase safety and productivity.
• Analyze hourly job duties for ergonomic issues. Minimize manual material handling and repetitive motions.
• Support the implementation of CE’s on plan for time and cost.
• Conduct problem solving and documentation through Lean Manufacturing principles and Six Sigma techniques.
• Conduct time studies and keep BOMs and routers accurate and up to date.
• Write and implement technical work instructions for complex processes/parts.
• Support the development of timely cost estimates for new business opportunities.
• Participate on Kaizen teams as required.
• Provide error-free work to internal and external customers.
• Develop professional expertise by maintaining contacts in the industry and studying innovations.

Skills

Lean principles & Six Sigma

MS Word & Outlook

Communication skills

Instruction interpretation

English language proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Job description

O'Neal Manufacturing Services, LLC is seeking a manufacturing engineer to contribute to APQP initiatives and lead continuous improvement activities that reduce waste and cost across manufacturing processes.

You will implement Poka-Yoke, analyze ergonomic issues, and help design safer, more productive processes with lean/Six Sigma methods. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.