Manufacturing Engineering Leader — Lean & CI Champion

Knorr Bremse Group; Westminster (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Health Benefits

Generous 401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Free corporate passes to Baltimore Zoo

Job summary

Knorr Brake Company in Westminster, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive the full manufacturing platform. This role will manage and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, lead strategic plans, and advance process and footprint improvements in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Finance, Marketing and Operations to deliver world-class manufacturing performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Lean manufacturing background.
• MBA or advanced Engineering Degree.
• Experience in a global environment with multiple cultures.

Responsibilities

• Directly responsible for Manufacturing Engineering and provides oversight and development for site Process Engineering teams with Plant Managers.
• Manage the department within the annual operating budget and capital plan.
• Support KPS, Lean, and Continuous Improvement strategies; lead cross-functional Kaizen activities.
• Oversee improvements to operations sequencing, equipment utilization and related matters.
• Design production tooling, fixtures and equipment; partner with HSE and Operations on safety and ergonomics.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities and justify capital improvements; track KPIs.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Change agent

Six Sigma DMAIC

Team leadership

Global experience

Gemba mindset

Cross-functional

High urgency

Education

MBA

Advanced Engineering Degree

Job description

Knorr Brake Company in Westminster, MD is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering leader to drive the full manufacturing platform. This role will manage and develop the Manufacturing Engineering team, lead strategic plans, and advance process and footprint improvements in a fast-paced, global environment.

You will collaborate across Engineering, Quality, Finance, Marketing and Operations to deliver world-class manufacturing performance and continuous improvement initiatives.