Manufacturing Process Engineer: Lean Improvements

Sterling Kohler; Brownwood, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 benefits

Performance bonus eligibility

Job summary

Kohler Co. in Brownwood, TX is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing & Process to provide engineering support to production, improve processes, and drive cost efficiencies. This onsite role emphasizes Lean methods, safety, quality, and collaboration with engineering functions to implement new equipment and capital projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Salary range $77,200–$117,300 with a performance bonus/variable incentive potential.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering assistance for daily production, quality control, problem solving, cost reduction and meeting delivery schedules.
• Executes defect elimination projects by using Lean Methodology
• Promotes continuous improvements in safety, quality and cost in plant operations.
• Works closely with all involved engineering functions on the development or purchase of any process equipment.
• Assists in the development and implementation of any products and capital projects into the plant.
• Evaluate and assess the applicability and efficiency of the production methodology, materials, and equipment used in manufacturing.
• Assess and support procedures and guidelines established for Manufacturing Engineering to execute design changes, implementation of procedures and reference documents, and all responsibilities of Process Engineering.
• Develop and implement improvements using new technology, industry expertise, corporate and local resources, and/or other means to optimize the manufacturing process, quality, and marketability of the plants products as well as improve the effectiveness of manufacturing operations, lower production costs and improve safety.
• Keep current on all manufacturing processes in the plant in the areas of safety, quality, cost, capacity and material flow.
• Monitor and research new technical developments and manufacturing processes for possible application in the plant.
• Support projects aimed at improving overall warranty performance from both a cost and unit failure rate perspective.
• Champion continuous improvement and cost reduction efforts to constantly improve the process and lower costs.
• Provide assistance in vendor selection, equipment specification, and quotation reviews.

Job description

Kohler Co. in Brownwood, TX is seeking an Engineer, Manufacturing & Process to provide engineering support to production, improve processes, and drive cost efficiencies. This onsite role emphasizes Lean methods, safety, quality, and collaboration with engineering functions to implement new equipment and capital projects.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship. Salary range $77,200–$117,300 with a performance bonus/variable incentive potential.