Production Engineer II

LINAK U.S.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

LINAK U.S. is seeking a Production Engineer II to enhance manufacturing operations in Louisville, KY. This mid-senior level role involves improving production processes, providing technical support, and mentoring team members. Ideal candidates should have a technical degree, relevant experience, and solid leadership abilities. Join this innovative company committed to quality and excellence in electric actuation solutions.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Flex Time

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a technical manufacturing position.
• Bachelor's preferred, and strong technical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes and ensure production support.
• Mentor junior engineers and assist in project support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Coaching

Technical Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Two-year technical degree

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing)

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LINAK provides electric actuation solutions that improve people’s quality of life and working environment. Linear movement might be the simplest movement in the world. And yet, perfecting something simple is one of the hardest challenges. This is, however, what we strive to do every day at LINAK. With our innovative actuator solutions, we bring movement to hospital beds, office desks, medical applications, comfort beds and some of the strongest industrial application. With more than 2,400 dedicated LINAK employees worldwide, we offer a global presence spiced with local understanding.

We are responsible in what we do – towards customers, employees and the environment. Creating trust is a natural part of who we are. We always look for ways to make it easier for our customers to engage with us.

Our solutions move people – their work and their lives. We Improve Your Life!

The Production Engineer II is accountable for sustaining and optimizing existing manufacturing equipment and processes. The Production Engineer II will provide hands on technical production support, problem-solving and technical direction to their assigned production areas. Experienced in all areas of responsibility and a subject matter expert in at least one area. Covers areas of responsibility independently at least 80 percent of the time.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Reports to: Director, Engineering and Maintenance, Operations

Major Responsibilities

• Daily Activities - Engage with personnel within the manufacturing cells to instill an understanding of the use of engineering principles to resolve issues
• Engineering Change Orders (ECO’s) (Recipe/work instruction updates, and collaborating with Process Development Engineer if new equipment is required
• Attend daily SQDC meetings and complete assigned Task List item
• Respond to production support calls as needed
• Weekly monitor FPY (First Pass Yield) and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) metrics for potential improvement opportunities
• Advanced Product Quality Planning – For existing manufacturing equipment and processes
• Maintain Existing Process Flows / PFMEA / Work Instructions
• Maintain Flowcards / Time Studies
• Assist Quality Engineer with Control Plans
• Project Support – perform tasks from action plans
• Growth/PDPs
• Kaizen/Sprints/A3/SMED
• Business cases
• Readiness Review
• Act as the Subject Matter Expert to Train the Trainers on work instruction updates
• Complete assigned C4 improvement activities
• Identify possible business cases from process optimization and capacity increases
• Mentor Production Engineer I team members
• Cross train in other manufacturing areas to serve as a backup Production Engineer as needed
• All other duties as assigned by management
  

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical manufacturing position
• A two-year technical degree is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Manufacturing) is preferred.
• Good leadership, communication, and coaching skills are necessary.
• Strong technical skills and the ability to read engineering drawings and schematics are necessary.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Must be goal oriented with a high degree of enthusiasm.
• The ideal candidate will be team oriented, self-motivated, able to prioritize tasks or projects independently, and forward thinking
  
  

Screening Requirements: Criminal Background Check, Basic Skills, and Education

The benefits of employment at LINAK include: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Maternity and Paternity Leave, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) Plan with Company Contribution, Teladoc, Tuition Reimbursement, Special Incentive Plans, Onsite Workout Room and Flex Time.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Industrial Machinery Manufacturing

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