Manufacturing Optimization Engineer

Metal Technologies; Auburn (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Metal Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Operational Excellence across the plant. You will partner with all functions to reduce waste, cut costs, improve safety, and boost productivity while maintaining the MTI Operating System.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, Lean Six Sigma green/black, 5+ years in manufacturing, and CAD experience. You will lead cross-functional projects, justify capital investments, and mentor project champions on standardized

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, management, or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma – Green or Black belt.
• 5+ years of experience as an engineer or project manager in a manufacturing setting preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role preferred.
• Experience with CAD and/or 3-D modeling such as AutoCAD and/or Pro/E preferred.

Responsibilities

• Owner of MTI Operating System ("Operational Excellence")
• Manages and directs Operational Excellence processes, projects, and activities.
• Assist plant operations in identifying, prioritizing, and driving manufacturing efficiencies by utilizing continuous improvement techniques and opportunities.
• Provides direction and guidance with cost justification to ensure deliverables are achieved for plant level projects.
• Provides structure to Operational Excellence projects to ensure standardized processes are created and being used.
• Utilize benchmarking process for resolving plant issues, identifying waste in the process and to determine plant and industry best practices.
• Manage the investigation of operational issues by gathering / evaluating data and the development of recommended solutions.
• Perform DOEs to resolve process variation and test out new lower cost products, materials, or processes to create to reduce operating cost and implement best practices.
• Tracking and reporting of Operational Excellence projects to plant and corporate management team.
• Manages the design and layout of equipment, materials, and workspaces to maximize efficiency and utilization.
• Influence the use of Capital investment based on data and process analysis to drive continual improvement.
• Assist with fiscal year plant planning of improvement project opportunities and goal creation.
• Assist with creating and maintain standard work.
• Manage projects and other duties as assigned.
• Provide training to project champions as needed.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Lean Six Sigma - Green or Black belt

Tools

CAD

AutoCAD

Pro/E

Job description

Metal Technologies is seeking a Continuous Improvement Engineer to drive Operational Excellence across the plant. You will partner with all functions to reduce waste, cut costs, improve safety, and boost productivity while maintaining the MTI Operating System.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering, Lean Six Sigma green/black, 5+ years in manufacturing, and CAD experience. You will lead cross-functional projects, justify capital investments, and mentor project champions on standardized