Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Trojan Battery Company; Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 113,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy storage solutions company as a Sr. Manufacturing Engineer. This role is vital for driving innovation and success by enhancing manufacturing processes and automation technologies. You'll oversee project management, compliance, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced environment, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• SPC knowledge for process improvement.
• Possession of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or commitment to obtain ASQ certification.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust manufacturing processes.
• Lead capital projects from planning through execution.
• Implement Lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste.

Skills

Process Optimization

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Statistical Process Control

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Statistical analysis software (MiniTab)

Job description

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Sr. Manufacturing Engineer

Apply locations Santa Fe Springs - Clark St., CA, USA time type Full time posted on Posted 4 Days Ago job requisition id R8352

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

Position:

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Report to Title:

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location:

Santa Fe Springs, CA

Revision Date:

May 2024

Position Overview:

The role of a Sr Manufacturing Engineer is crucial for driving innovation and success in our high-growth environment by designing, developing, and enhancing manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced setting, demonstrating a commitment to innovation, quality, and safety. This position offers the opportunity to improve and support new and existing manufacturing processes, and automated technologies to manufacture high-quality products efficiently.

Areas of Focus:

• Process Optimization and Innovation: Enhance manufacturing efficiency and product quality through innovative process design and technology integration, by Supporting Automation Technologies and electrical logic control systems.

• Project Management and Capital Initiatives: Lead capital projects from planning through execution, ensuring they meet budget and schedule objectives.

• Regulatory Compliance and Safety: Ensure all process designs and operations comply with local and federal regulations and focus on creating a safe and ergonomic work environment.

• Continuous Improvement: Implement Lean manufacturing principles to minimize waste and optimize productivity.

Main Responsibilities:

• Design and develop robust manufacturing processes by identifying key functions and ensuring they are optimized, defined, and controlled.

• Troubleshoot issues to improve manufacturing efficiency and product quality, employing statistical methods to identify critical process variables.

• Lead and provide expertise on cross-functional teams, offering process-related insights to support company objectives.

• Manage the planning, budgeting, and implementation of capital projects, maintaining responsibility for all project-related expenditures.

• Apply Lean manufacturing techniques such as SMED, Poke Yoke, Kan-Bans, and TPM to enhance production lines and systems.

• Oversee the maintenance schedules for production machinery, enhancing corrective, preventive, and predictive maintenance practices.

• Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including Process Flow Diagrams, pFMEA, Control Plans, Job Element Sheets, Work Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.

• Continues improvement techniques, such as: PDCA, problem resolution, DOE, A3 thinking, etc.

• Ensure compliance with ISO-9001 standards and other relevant regulatory requirements.

• Works with the Technical Training Department to support the certification of operators and technicians on critical operations.

Basic Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Electronic, or Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

• At least 3-5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, with an understanding of manufacturing processes and automation.

• SPC knowledge for process improvement thru process capability

• Knowledge of industrial robots (programing and troubleshooting), PLC and Electrical Controls

• Proven project management skills with a track record of leading successful projects.

• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and statistical analysis software, preferably MiniTab.

• Possession of a Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification or a commitment to obtain American Society of Quality (ASQ) certification.

• Excellent technical writing skills and the ability to produce clear, concise engineering documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.

• Six Sigma Black Belt certification by the American Society of Quality (ASQ).

• Strong leadership skills with experience in supervising and guiding teams.

• Advanced problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to tackling challenges in a business context.

• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing business needs.

• Willingness to travel as required for project needs.

Additional Information:

• This position may require occasional travel to support project implementation and process standardization across facilities.

Salary Range $113,069 – $145,000.

if you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!

About Us

Powering the world is rapidly changing. C&D / Trojan (C&D Technologies, Inc., and Trojan Battery Company, LLC) is a leading global producer of energy storage solutions driven by technology and innovation. We share a common vision and work as one team supporting each other across a collaborative and dynamic organization.