Senior Production Engineering Lead

Daikin Group; Waller (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Daikin Group in Texas is seeking a Senior Production Engineering Leader to supervise and develop a team of production engineers and technicians, providing hands-on support on the fabrication floor.

You will apply lean manufacturing to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality and productivity improvements, and will collaborate with Design Engineers on HVAC product designs, while managing project schedules and automation initiatives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience within a high volume manufacturing environment.
• 5+ years of experience with Sheet metal fabrication or related processes.
• 4+ years in a leadership / Supervision role.
• 2+ years of direct experience with Automation / Robotic processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of production engineers and technicians.
• Hands on support for Production engineering activities in the fabrication floor.
• Utilize proven lean manufacturing abilities to identify opportunities for cost reduction, increased quality, workflow improvements, estimating, project analysis, technology development and core manufacturing skill set.
• Support DOE, 8D, FMEA, 6 Sigma and DFP analysis and implementation of Kaizen activities
• Work with Design Engineers to revise, and sustain HVAC product designs, utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles; provide manufacturing technical resource to Design Project teams
• Develop and manage project schedules related to existing product launches or design modifications
• Develop and manage project Form concept to release for production related to Automation initiatives in fabrication shop.
• Manage Projects cost and cashflows related to Production engineering department
• Coordinate project work internally with the department and externally with other departments to ensure on-time completion of projects within budget.
• Develop suppliers for manufacturing equipment, develop key suppliers, create an environment of continuous improvement in equipment UPTIME, EFFICIENCY & QUALITY
• Responsible for performance management, coaching, and preparing corrective action for employees and liaises appropriately with HR and other support functions.
• Participate in additional projects to support ongoing business needs

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Automation / Robotic processes

Team leadership

Project management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's in Technology/Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Mapics

MS Excel

MS Project

Job description

Daikin Group in Texas is seeking a Senior Production Engineering Leader to supervise and develop a team of production engineers and technicians, providing hands-on support on the fabrication floor.

You will apply lean manufacturing to identify opportunities for cost reduction, quality and productivity improvements, and will collaborate with Design Engineers on HVAC product designs, while managing project schedules and automation initiatives.