Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Product Development)

Crown Equipment Corporation•New Bremen, OH

About The Position

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. This role serves as the manufacturing lead representative for large truck-level product development projects. The engineer will work with project teams early in the product development process to create manufacturing strategies and processes aligning with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles. They will assist in defining cost targets, maintain spending, tooling, and equipment requirements, and coordinate design reviews and procurement of development components with global manufacturing plants. This position acts as a project manager for the manufacturing portion of product development projects from conception through production launch, presenting project updates to executives and working with Current Product teams and the Process Technology group to leverage and share emerging technologies. The role also involves developing and mentoring others while providing technical direction and leadership.

Requirements

8-15 years related experience
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related
Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
Occasional/Frequent travel (0-20%).
Occasional/Frequent overnight stays (0-20%).

Nice To Haves

Experience with CAD, Simulation Software, and Lean Mfg. Principles
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related
Extensive knowledge of current manufacturing processes and emerging technologies
Ability to influence others on initiatives that advances technology, processes, and product.
Outstanding communication and presentation skills to facilitate discussions with a wide variety of personnel at different levels of the organization
Strong background in Crown manufacturing processes including automation.
Ability to support multiple projects at once.
Excellent leadership and coaching skills
Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

Manufacturing lead representative for large truck level product development projects.
Work with project teams early in the product development process to create manufacturing strategies and processes aligning with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles.
Assist in defining cost targets and ensure alignment with the cost goals of the project.
Maintain spending, tooling, equipment requirements to support projects.
Coordinate design reviews and the procurement of development level components and products with the manufacturing plants globally.
Act as project manager for the manufacturing portion of product development projects from conception through production launch.
Present project updates to executives at Milestone meetings
Work with Current Product teams for early engagement and to share learnings through development process.
Work with the Process Technology group to leverage and share emerging technologies with project teams.
Develop and mentor others while providing technical direction and leadership.