Plant Engineer/Kenosha WI

rehrig; Pleasant Prairie (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehrig Pacific Company is seeking a Plant Engineer to lead continuous improvement, safety initiatives, and technology advancement in our Wisconsin facility. You will manage cross-functional projects, analyze equipment and processes, and apply PDCA to raise efficiency and reduce costs.

The role requires a BS in engineering, strong project management experience, and lean/Six Sigma expertise. Travel and lifting requirements apply, with an emphasis on safe, data-driven decision-making and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent).
• Experience with project management tools and software.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Coding or programming experience is a plus.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with problem solving terms and tools.
• Highly proficient with MS Office tools.
• Ability to leverage data to drive decisions and project focus.
• Ability and willingness to travel (<10%).
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the plant.
• Analyze plant equipment and processes to improve performance.
• Identify operational gaps and advise local management.
• Lead plant projects to decrease cost, improve safety, or improve equipment efficiency.
• Collaborate with peers to share best practices.
• Review and improve standards using PDCA methodology.
• Perform risk assessments of new equipment with Safety Team.
• Apply OSHA and company safety requirements to tasks and projects.
• Support Safety Manager with audits and improvements.
• Drive labor reduction initiatives and develop technology to achieve.
• Perform R&D on cutting-edge technologies to improve operations.
• Ensure automation is fully utilized to maximize ROI.
• Plan projects with cost/resource details and manage vendors.
• Develop work instructions and training material for new equipment.

Skills

Project management

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Coding experience

Problem solving

Communication skills

Data-driven decisions

Travel willingness

Physical strength

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Project management software

Hand and power tools

Job description

Purpose of Role

Rehrig Pacific Company’s Plant Engineers are an integral part of our operations and are responsible for identifying and driving solutions that improve our performance and operational costs. Plant Engineers are responsible for planning, design and implementation of equipment, machinery, and automation. They are expected to work collaboratively with other plant resources, and create safe, stable, and reliable manufacturing processes and systems through the analysis of data and the application of sound engineering practices. This individual should have a continuous improvement mindset and have knowledge of manufacturing best practices to be successful.

Areas of Accountabilities

Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the plant

• Analyze plant equipment and processes and develop action plans that improve plant performance.
• Identify operational gaps and provide insight and recommended actions to local management.
• Lead plant projects to decrease cost, improve safety, or improve equipment efficiency.
• Communicate with peers within Rehrig Pacific Company to solicit and share best practices.
• With cross functional team members, review and improve existing standards using PDCA methodology.

Improve plant safety

• Work with suppliers and Safety Team to perform risk assessments of new equipment and develop training documents.
• Apply OSHA and Rehrig Pacific safety requirements to all tasks and projects.
• Support local Safety Manager with work cell audits and improvements.
• Communicate with plant personnel to understand safety challenges and opportunities to improve.
• Utilize engineering principles to eliminate or reduce risks and hazards within the plant.

Advance local technology

• Drive labor reduction initiatives within the plant and develop solutions and technology to achieve.
• Perform research and development on cutting edge technologies to improve plant operations.
• Ensure all automation is working properly and to its full extent to maximize return on investment.

Manage projects on time and on budget

• Utilize sound project management practices and tools to plan project details, costs and resources.
• Manage suppliers / vendors to ensure alignment with project plans and budgets.
• Assemble and manage detailed project plans for all projects and drive accountability of defined deliverables.
• Develop work instructions and training material for new equipment before handing off to internal customers.

Drive growth and development

• Set and achieve annual developmental goals and pursues opportunities to advance skills and acumen.
• Solicit feedback from manager, peers, and stakeholders to understand development opportunities.
• Seek opportunities for advanced training and apply to work.
• Actively pursue growth and advancement using Rehrig Pacific’s Engineering Development Plan.
• Participates in local recruiting events for engineering resources (internships and full-time engineers).

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Plastics, Manufacturing or equivalent)
• Project management experience, including project management tools and software.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma.
• Experience with coding and programming is a plus.
• Experience with hand and power tools.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal & written).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and familiarity with problem solving terms and tools.
• Highly proficient with MS Office tools
• Ability to leverage data to drive decisions and project focus.
• Ability and willingness to travel (estimated travel frequency < 10%)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.