Manufacturing Engineering Tech II: Lean Improvement

PowerSecure, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts/Health sav

Wellness incentives

Employee referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Tech II to support manufacturing operations on the plant floor in Durham, NC. The MET II collaborates with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Supervisors to drive improvements in assembly for generators and switchgear.

The role requires a two-year engineering degree or equivalent experience, plus 4+ years in a manufacturing setting. CAD,/ERP skills and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Two year degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience with 4+ years of experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing and/or assembly lines is needed. Welding and/or metal fabrication is desired.
• Strong computer AutoDesk skills, including Microsoft Office applications and experience with computer database systems.
• Experience with CAD programs (Solidworks; Autocad is a plus), to properly troubleshoot manufacturability issues.
• Basic understanding of an ERP System- preferably, IFS
• Results-oriented, able to maintain positive relationships with all levels of staff, be a team player, and be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated competency in identifying root causes of manufacturability problems and suggesting corrective measures.
• Demonstrated strong communication skills during the resolution of assembly problems with assembly team members and shop supervisors.
• Ability to work in cross functional teams to achieve operational results required.

Responsibilities

• Support growth of PowerSecure by providing plant floor support in the following areas: Along with MEs and Production Supervisors, identify process improvement and labor efficiency opportunities in the assembly of both generators and switchgear.
• Coordinate with production management and manufacturing engineering management to achieve consensus on which items to implement.
• Follow-up to ensure items tagged for implementation are completed in a timely fashion.
• Provide technical assistance to our manufacturing products and processes.
• Support ME and Production with DFMA initiatives.
• Provide training to production as needed on manufacturing processes, Work Instructions and Change Management.
• Provide support with product structure, BOM, routings and part set up to ensure manufacturability and optimal material flow.
• Promote, educate, and instill a culture of waste identification and elimination throughout the manufacturing operation by utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts and the principles of Kaizen (continuous improvement).
• Will be working imbedded in the manufacturing process gathering data to support Manufacturing Engineering/Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Must be willing to travel to DI-Randleman manufacturing facility, work extended hours and weekends.
• Ability to train and mentor less experienced Manufacturing Engineer Technicians

Skills

Team player

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Lean manufacturing concepts

Education

Two year degree in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

IFS ERP

Database systems

Job description

PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Tech II to support manufacturing operations on the plant floor in Durham, NC. The MET II collaborates with Manufacturing Engineers and Production Supervisors to drive improvements in assembly for generators and switchgear.

The role requires a two-year engineering degree or equivalent experience, plus 4+ years in a manufacturing setting. CAD,/ERP skills and strong communication are essential.