Process Engineer

Muhr und Bender KG; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company and voluntary life insurance

Paid time off

401(k) plan with company match

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Mubea is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to advance cost, quality, safety and delivery across our US production lines. You will help develop, optimize and maintain stamping, forming, grinding, heat treatment, assembly and packaging processes, working with designers to ensure cost-effective production.

The role requires strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills, plus experience with SAP and Lean practices. We offer comprehensive benefits and global opportunities.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Engineering or 5+ years in a technical manufacturing role.
• 3 years supervisory experience or 3+ years leading project teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional leadership, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Knowledge of core manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and implement improvements in cost, quality, safety and delivery.
• Develop, optimize and maintain manufacturing processes across multiple operations.
• Collaborate with equipment designers to create cost-effective production processes.
• Monitor KPI: OEE, throughput and unplanned stops; support standard work.
• Lead design and launch of new processes using engineering methods.
• Support process validation, capability studies and production controls.
• Analyze future capacity and incorporate needs into projects.
• Research and implement manufacturing technologies and automation opportunities.
• Forecast department costs and support budget requests.
• Drive continuous improvement for safety, quality and productivity.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

5S/Lockout & Tagout

Safety awareness

Education

Associates degree in Engineering

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities• Identify, analyze and implement improvements in cost, quality, safety and delivery. • Develop, optimize and maintain manufacturing processes, including stamping, forming, grinding, heat treatment, assembly, inspection, material handling, and packaging operations as applicable. • Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop a cost-effective and working production process. • Monitors and improves Manufacturing KPI – Overall Equipment Efficiency, Throughput, and Unplanned Stops during shift operation by supports daily execution of Standard Work i.e. Assembly, Cleaning, Inspection, Start-ups and Shutdowns, and Changeovers. • Lead and/or provide input for the specification, design, build and launch of new processes using engineering methodologies • Support process validation activities, including process capability studies, run-at-rate evaluations, trial execution and implementation of production controls. • Analyze existing and future production capacity requirements. • Incorporate needs of production into project and process activities. • Research, evaluate and implement manufacturing technologies and automation opportunities. • Forecast operating costs of department and directs preparation of budget requests. • Support continuous improvement activities to address safety, quality and productivity for the assigned assembly lines. • Maintain a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly.QualificationsRequired Education & Experience: • Associates degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, Industrial) or at least 5 years’ experience working in a technical role on the Mubea manufacturing floor. • 3 years supervisory experience OR 3+ years’ experience leading project teams. • Strong & effective verbal and written communication skills • Exceptional leadership, analytical and problem solving skills • Strong organizational skills • Knowledge of core manufacturing practices. • Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite and/or other software • Experience or Training in 5's, Lockout & Tagout training, Basic Plant Safety, General Machine Operations. • Based on competence and need, training or knowledge in Hazardous Waste, ISO 14001 Awareness, ISO 14001 Internal Auditing, ISO 14001 & Beyond, ISO 14001 Top Management, HazWaste/Operator Program Training, HazWaste Manifest and Core Program Training, HazWaste/Crisis Management Training. Preferred Education and Experience: • 3 + years in an engineering role • SAP experience • Experience in automotive manufacturing and /or engineering and sales driven businesses • Experience working in a Germany based (international) organization • Black Belt or Lean Manufacturing certification(s) • Bilingual German/Spanish a plus.What We OfferIn addition to forward-looking perspectives in our growing family company worldwide, Mubea provides the opportunity for continuous development, actively supporting your ideas and goals. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional health and welfare benefits package to all of our employees. As a member of our team you will be eligible to participate in a full menu of benefits, including: medical, dental and vision insurances; company and voluntary life insurances; paid time off; and, a matching 401(k) plan. Take advantage of the diverse career opportunities at Mubea and enhance our team! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.Job Reference: NAM01714