Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Lean Processes & Kaizen

inalfa; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Inalfa Roof Systems is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to assist in the design or re-design of assembly lines and to generate manufacturing process documentation. The role interfaces with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Materials to optimize components and materials for manufacturing.

The position supports process flow, continual improvement, and compliance with IATF 16949 standards, aiming to reduce waste and improve efficiency across the production floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related field.
• Masters degree would be a plus.
• Eight to ten years related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing processes- supports the assembly lines through accurate processing methods.
• Support all engineering change activities impacting the manufacturing process.
• Perform balancing and labor evaluation activities.
• Support all TS 16949 requirements.
• Assists in the process flow of materials supporting the assembly lines.
• Updates equipment and fixtures to assist manufacturing in error-proofing and improving efficiencies.
• Ensure all manufacturing documentation is accurate and up to date.
• Champion manufacturing cost reduction activities, including labor reduction initiatives.
• Inform quality engineering of any set-up and improvement upon preventative maintenance plans.
• Perform basic ergonomic analysis as required.
• Support improved efficiency & first time capability of the manufacturing process.
• Perform DOE projects as necessary.
• Oversee PER builds through the manufacturing process.
• Oversee DFM/DFA analysis.
• Support CIP activities.
• Champion implementation of Kaizen activities as appropriate.
• Reduce WIP
• Maintain one piece flow
• Apply theory of constraints through plant wide activities.
• Participate in required meetings to voice manufacturing methods for all existing and future roof system requirements.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related field

Masters degree would be a plus

8-10 years related experience and/or training

Job description

Inalfa Roof Systems is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to assist in the design or re-design of assembly lines and to generate manufacturing process documentation. The role interfaces with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, and Materials to optimize components and materials for manufacturing.

The position supports process flow, continual improvement, and compliance with IATF 16949 standards, aiming to reduce waste and improve efficiency across the production floor.