Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & Data-Driven Improvement

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation

Hobart (IN)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Job summary

Daifuku Intralogistics America Corporation in Hobart, IN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to design, implement, and improve manufacturing processes. You will work cross-functionally to optimize quality, cost, and throughput while training staff and troubleshooting technical issues.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and hands-on Lean, DOE, and data analysis skills with SQL/BI tools.

Qualifications

Bachelor's or foreign degree equivalent in engineering, or related field.
Minimum of 2 years experience in a manufacturing or industrial environment, material handling preferred.
Knowledge of manufacturing and Lean concepts.
Ability to learn new technologies.
Must be able to speak, read and understand the English language.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
Team-oriented and collaborative.
Learning completely new skills and taking on new challenges.
Proven ability to multitask.
US Travel is expected up to 20%.
Understands and can apply Statistical Data Analysis.
Understands and can apply DOE.
Understands and can apply structured problem solving Lean Six Sigma certification, a plus.

Responsibilities

Develops, evaluates, improves, and documents manufacturing processes.
Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually to improve quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate and implement technical training for employees.
Helps Production with troubleshooting and resolving technical problems.
Gathers and analyzes manufacturing metrics and works closely with the Quality and Manufacturing organizations to define appropriate process changes.
Lead continuous improvement and lean implementation to eliminate waste, reduce process variations and deliver products to customer's expectations.
Working hands on and leading teams to drive operational profit through the implementation of larger and more complex waste reduction and throughput improvement projects.
Ability to work with the database SQL and a data visualization software e.g. Power BI/Tableau to collect and communicate the critical data with the stakeholders.
Data requirement gathering for IT related projects to increase the software efficiency and move the company towards paper free factory.
Develops manufacturing processes that are applicable to statistical process control and may develop those techniques.
Works closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to coordinate product changes.