Manufacturing Engineer - Lean & Kaizen Projects

Pentair plc; Delavan (WI); On-site; USD 61,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive bonus

401(k)

Employee stock purchase program

Job summary

Pentair plc in Delavan, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, coordinate, and improve manufacturing processes. You will lead lean initiatives, design productive layouts, and develop project plans to drive cost reduction and quality improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or operations management, strong Word/Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems like JDE or SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical or industrial engineering or Operations Management.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Be able to use fact-based problem solving.
• Have the ability to use sound judgement and analyze situations and problems.
• Be able to clearly express oneself orally and in writing.
• Have the ability to effectively negotiate when necessary.
• Have the ability to develop systems and processes.
• Be able to adapt to change and ambiguity.
• Have the ability to read blueprints or process plans.
• Be able to persist in the face of difficulties.
• Have a drive for results and capacity for learning.
• Have the ability to work in a cross functional team environment.
• Experience or relevant advanced academic training supporting a complex manufacturing/assembly facility and exposure to high volume production.
• Experience in an ERP system such as JDE or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods to reduce costs and improve quality.
• Track equipment and tooling repair costs for replacement justifications.
• Responsible for assisting in the execution of SQDCC goals.
• Analyses and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency as it pertains to new equipment installs and departmental process improvements.
• Conferring with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and production goals are met.
• Develops complete project plans including resources, costs, benefits, and schedules.
• Assumes full responsibility for all aspects of projects to ensure goals are met on time.
• Communicates project status to stakeholders as appropriate and follows up to ensure project results are sustained.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts.
• Evaluates potential products to ensure manufacturing feasibility and according to specifications and quality standards.
• Works as part of a cross-functional group to implement lean principles.
• Leads and facilitates lean activities as needed.
• Prepares and maintains manufacturing documentation (Routings, OMS’s, and MI’s) for new and existing products in manufacturing.
• Prepares documentation using Excel, CAD packages, Word, and digital photography.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Conference with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies problem solving techniques to resolve both customer and internal quality issues for manufactured products.
• Interfaces with the design, production, and quality teams to ensure quality issues are addressed from an Engineering standpoint.
• Participates in PFMEA (Process, Failure, Mode, Effects, Analysis), Quality Plan development for new and existing products, and safety RCCM’s.
• Works to create and maintain a safe work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Lean principles

Analytical thinking

Adaptability

Blueprint reading

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical or Industrial Eng

Operations Management degree

Tools

Word

Excel

ERP (JDE/SAP)

CAD software

Job description

Pentair plc in Delavan, WI is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, coordinate, and improve manufacturing processes. You will lead lean initiatives, design productive layouts, and develop project plans to drive cost reduction and quality improvements.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical/industrial engineering or operations management, strong Word/Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems like JDE or SAP.