Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Production for Custom Cranes

Konecranes; Houston (TX); Vor Ort; USD 80.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical Plan

Dental

Vision

401k plan with match

Identity theft protection

Accident insurance

Travel insurance

Zusammenfassung

Konecranes is seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of custom Engineered-to-Order overhead crane systems in Houston, TX. You will drive process improvements, develop work instructions, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in fabrication, industrial equipment, heavy machinery, or engineered products manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, and manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, continuous improvement, and process optimization methodologies.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, assembly drawings, electrical schematics, and engineering documentation.
• Experience developing work instructions, standard operating procedures, and manufacturing documentation.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and CAD software.
• Experience supporting AWS welding standards and fabrication quality programs preferred.
• Overhead crane, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing experience strongly preferred.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes for fabrication, welding, assembly, wiring, testing, and material handling operations.
• Create and improve manufacturing work instructions, routing sheets, process documentation, and standard work.
• Define labor standards and manufacturing methods to improve efficiency and consistency.
• Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure seamless transition into production.
• Evaluate new manufacturing technologies, equipment, and tooling opportunities.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and improve throughput.
• Provide daily support to fabrication, mechanical and electrical assembly teams.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues affecting quality, productivity, or schedule performance.
• Analyze production constraints and implement corrective actions to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Support Foremen and Superintendents in achieving production goals.
• Participate in production planning activities and capacity assessments.
• Assist with resolution of technical issues related to drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing methods.
• Support fabrication operations involving structural steel crane components, girders, trolley frames, end trucks, and machinery structures.
• Develop and improve fabrication workflows and fixture concepts.
• Support compliance with AWS D14.1 welding requirements and company quality standards.
• Collaborate with Quality and Production teams to reduce weld defects, rework, and fabrication nonconformances.
• Assist with root-cause analysis of welding and fabrication quality issues.
• Support mechanical assembly and electrical integration processes for custom crane systems.
• Develop assembly methods that improve safety, ergonomics, and productivity.
• Assist production personnel in troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and controls-related issues.
• Support commissioning and factory testing activities as needed.
• Work with Controls Engineering and Production teams to improve installation and testing processes for PLCs, VFDs, operator controls, and automation systems.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct time studies and process evaluations to identify efficiency opportunities.
• Analyze key performance indicators including labor productivity, first-pass quality, rework, and throughput.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining safety and quality standards.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions for recurring production issues.
• Promote best practices throughout the manufacturing organization.

Kenntnisse

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Analytical thinking

Project management

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

Konecranes is seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer to support the fabrication, assembly, wiring, testing, and commissioning of custom Engineered-to-Order overhead crane systems in Houston, TX. You will drive process improvements, develop work instructions, and collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure safe, efficient production.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and the ability to develop practical solutions