Process Engineering Technician, Fordsville, KY - Fordsville, KY

Kimball International; Fordsville (KY); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Kimball International is seeking a Process Engineer in Fordsville, KY to optimize manufacturing workflows and design efficient line layouts. You will analyze cycles, TAKT times, and throughput; drive improvements to achieve defect-free, on-time production while ensuring safety and ergonomic work practices across material types including wood, metal, plastic and glass.

The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, project management skills, and experience with lean manufacturing and line design.

Formación

• Team orientation is essential and must work well in a collaborative setting.
• Demonstrated ability to drive results and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and process optimization techniques.
• Experience with DFA/DFM, Poka-Yoke, and line design concepts is beneficial.
• Ability to analyze, document, and implement manufacturing process improvements.

Responsabilidades

• Support development of cycle, TAKT, and throughput times.
• Review production and labor daily to optimize output.
• Assist in line and workstation design and process definitions.
• Implement productivity improvements and capacity adjustments as needed.
• Apply lean and poka-yoke concepts to manufacturing processes.
• Develop safe and ergonomic processes; ensure safe work practices.

Conocimientos

Team Oriented

Strong drive for success

Customer centric

Integrity

Humor in the workplace

Relationship building

Change management

Tactful

Assertive

Positive attitude

Patient

Honest and ethical

Creative thinking

Understanding lean manufacturing

Strong mechanical knowledge

PC literate - MS Office

Descripción del empleo

Requisition Number

26-343

Brand Information

If you prefer a career that offers different opportunities daily while working with a variety of people, Kimball International would like to talk to you. We are a family-friendly company that values the differences that make each associate unique.

Job Description

High Level Statement of the Role:

The Process Engineer is responsible for conducting studies and implementing the best sequence of the operations and work flow. Suggests methods to ensure the maximum utilization of facilities, equipment and human resource to deliver a process capable of producing 100% on time and defect free.

Responsible for providing the technical expertise linking design requirements with production realities.

Roles and Responsibilities:

(Include Safety and Environmental, Quality, and Job Specific Roles and Responsibilities)

• Supports development of identifying appropriate cycle, TAKT and product throughput time.
• Review production and labor daily
• Supports development of line designs, work station and operational definitions.
• Support development of line and work station design. This will include assessments and adjustments to enhance productivity and adjust capacity as needed.
• Able to apply concepts such as DFA/DFM, Lean Manufacturing/DFT, Poka-Yoke, etc.
• Supports setting up processes that include a variety of materials including wood, metal, plastic and glass.
• Assists in developing processes that are safe and ergonomically suitable
• Develops, communicates and participates in implementing manufacturing process strategies capable of producing defect free products that consistently meet customer requirements for value and pricing.
• Conducts root cause investigations
• Develops root cause investigations
• Develops work instructions and OMS
• Plans and identifies fixture and hand tools, incorporating mistake proofing into the process.

Job Requirements

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills

• Team Oriented
• Strong drive for success.
• Customer centric
• Possess a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
• Ability to build & sustain relationships.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Tactful
• Assertive
• Positive attitude.
• Patient
• Honest and ethical
• Creative thinking

Communication Skills

• Good listener
• Effective communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Persuasive and credible
• Good presentation skills
• Can communicate technical and non-technical issues
• Ability to lead and teach

Business Skills

• Understands how they influence results
• Results focused
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Environmentally conscious
• Can handle multiple task
• Understanding of financial issues
• Understands lean manufacturing

Technical Skills

• Strong mechanical knowledge
• PC literate. Fluent with Microsoft office programs
• Understanding of equipment capabilities, cost justification and optimal utilization
• Highly skilled in project management and able to utilize project management software.
• Able to manage a project from idea conception to completion
• Able to communicate and sustain improvements

Leadership Skills

• Able to make sound decisions weighing all aspects of a situation
• Strong organizational skills
• Needs to be self-managed and motivated
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Has good facilitation skills
• Ability to adapt to and manage change
• Good relationship builder
• Able to facilitate win/win solutions

Qualifications:

Work/Educational

• Ability to work in a fast paced environment that is results driven.
• Previous production/ quality experience

EEO Statement

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

VISA Sponsorship

Kimball International, Inc. will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment/work visa status (e.g.. H-1B)

Posting Location

93 KII Fordsville-00048