Project Engineer

Batesville; Batesville (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K matching

Paid time off

Job summary

Batesville is seeking an Engineer to join a Lean manufacturing team focused on implementing projects and improving processes, materials, and equipment. You will ensure product quality as it reaches customers and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

The role supports development with Lean/Six Sigma methods, uses AutoCAD and 3D CAD tools, and requires collaboration with multiple departments to optimize workflows and reduce scrap.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Three to five years of related engineering experience and/or training; manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement process improvements to control usage and reduce scrap.
• Ensure product flow is optimized by reducing WIP and improving productivity.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement using value stream mapping and tools like 5S, kanban, visual management.
• Lead small to medium projects and provide technical guidance to Eng I and interns.
• Communicate effectively across departments and locations.

Skills

AutoCAD / 3D CAD

Project management

Lean / Six Sigma

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

B.S. in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

At Batesville, you will be a part of a dynamic team committed to excellence and innovation. A recognized leader in the death care industry in North America, we are committed to our mission of helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

Batesville has been named one of the Most Trustworthy Companies in America by Newsweek for the third year in a row, reflecting our commitment to quality, integrity, and the trust families and funeral professionals place in us every day.

Your Role At Batesville

The Engineer is responsible for implementing projects, aligned with our philosophy of Lean manufacturing. This position is responsible for identifying and implementing improvements in process, materials, and equipment. This position is also responsible for the quality of products as they are passed on to the customer.

How You’ll Be Rewarded

• Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
• The expected base salary range for this role is $70,000-$105,000 per year. Actual compensation within this range will be based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to qualifications, skills, experience, and location.
• IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
• Generous 401K Matching Program
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for development and advancement

What You'll Do

• Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
• Requires knowledge and experience in own discipline; still acquiring higher level knowledge and skills
• Builds knowledge of the organization, processes and customers
• Designs and implements solutions to solve moderately complex problems. Analyzes possible solutions using standard procedures
• Receives occasional instruction, guidance or direction from others
• Design, develop, and implement process improvements and to control usage and reduce scrap.
• Ensure product flow is optimized by reducing WIP and improving productivity.
• Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles throughout the organization using value stream mapping and other lean manufacturing tools such as 5s, kanban, and visual management.
• Drives implementation of corrective actions to solve production/quality issues.
• Applies statistical process control (SPC) methods and quality design and control tools (PFMEA, Control Plan, DOE, etc.) for analyzing data to evaluate the current process and process changes.
• Generates risk assessment, engineering requirements, cost estimates, schedules and works with manufacturing to implement new product/process development projects.
• Perform system reviews to ensure quality system policies, standard operating procedures, work instructions, and job instructions are being used and followed and assist in establishing or improving process flows for standard work.
• Independently owns and implements small to medium size projects
• Generates improvement ideas and projects
• Provides technical guidance to Eng I and Interns
• Communicates effectively across departments and locations
• Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May direct or indirectly supervise employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws.

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Education

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in engineering or related field; and three to five years related engineering experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience with an emphasis in manufacturing environment.

Skills/Experience

• B.S. in Engineering preferred
• Experience in AutoCAD or other 3D CAD software preferred.
• Project management
• Direct experience in the applicable industry is preferred.

Required/preferred Experience

• Firm grasp of Lean/Continuous Improvement or Six Sigma tools and methodologies preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills required.
• Concentration specific knowledge/experience as required for assigned area.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.

Travel

Employee must be able to travel <10 % of the time.

Key Competencies

Team Player

• Able to set aside personal goals for the goals of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to work well with others regardless of level
• Identifies and does what needs to be accomplished for the common goal

Communication

• Can accurately convey information from one person to another
• Able to summarize complex information
• Gets point across clearly and effectively and efficiently
• Speaks and writes using proper grammar
• Able to communicate effectively to all levels in the organization

Lean

• Has working knowledge of Policy Deployment, Glass wall and Visual tools (e.g.5S)
• Understands and uses lean management processes
• Problem solving tools (e.g. Root cause countermeasure, pareto, etc.)

Creativity/Innovation

• Looks past obvious answer to solutions
• Seeks game changers (step function), not just incremental change
• Can apply learning from diverse experiences to develop unique solutions
• Tries new things to obtain challenging goals

Actions/Results Oriented

• Effectively utilize and influence others to accomplish objectives
• Improves delivery of services
• Recognizes and capitalizes on opportunities
• Works around typical problems and obstacles to get results
• Holds others and self-accountable

Customer Orientation

• Understands customer (internal and external) needs and can develop useful solutions
• Has the ability to identify and remedy customer issues before they are surfaced
• Has the respect of internal and external customers

Data to insight

• Uses structured decision making methods/tools
• Ability to convert complex information to an easily understood insightful summary

Physical Demands

To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch. The employee may occasionally lift items as heavy as 40lbs. Specific vision abilities may include the employee’s ability to see near and far distances.

The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Who We Are

A cornerstone in the death care industry, Batesville has distinguished itself from all others through our commitment to quality, service, and innovation. For more than 115 years, Batesville has been dedicated to serving the needs of licensed funeral professionals and helping families honor the lives of those they love®.

With annual revenues of approximately $600 million, Batesville is a leader, providing a comprehensive portfolio of burial and cremation products, memorialization offerings, profit-enhancing merchandising systems and leading-edge technology solutions.

At Batesville, Our Associates Are Our Strongest Asset. We Strive To Attract, Hire, And Develop The Best And Brightest To Ensure Our Place In The Future. Batesville Has a Strong Culture Of Achievement, Which Is Underpinned By These Five Core Values

• Individual worth and integrity
• Excellence in execution
• Spirit of continuous learning and improvement
• Courage
• Customer focus and partnership

What Sets Us Apart

Making a difference: Helping families honor the lives of those they love® isn’t just our mission. It’s why we do what we do every day to make every Batesville product the best it can be.

Development is a priority: We promote learning and development from Day 1. From our Experience Batesville onboarding program to self-guided courses on Batesville University, there are numerous opportunities to advance your skills. We encourage associates to create Individual Development Plans (IDPs) to help drive career-focused discussions and advancement.

Putting customers first: We value the funeral professional’s role in serving families and are committed to doing our part to ensure their success.

We Have Fun!: We work hard, but when it’s time to play, we get creative – and competitive. We provide numerous engagement activities to bring people together across the organization.

We Give Back: We support our communities by assisting in fundraising events and volunteer programs to help those in need. *These services are not available at all Batesville locations.

The above information in this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the employee within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and processes required of any employee assigned to this job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

At Batesville, we strive to build a diverse workforce through equal-opportunity employment that embraces and leverages the differences each individual has to offer. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer of minorities/females/disabled/veterans.