Engineer I - Packaging

ZF Group•Gray Court, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Works integrally with external and internal technicians/engineers and other plant personnel on the development of new and the analysis of existing automation and material handling/storage equipment to continuously improve material flow.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering/Packaging Science
1+ years of previous experience in Packaging
Proficient computer skills, strong MS Office (Excel) and knowledge
Good communication skills.
Advanced knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures within Engineering.
Working knowledge of product line(s) and engineering design principles.
Experience with engineering change systems.
Advanced understanding of engineering techniques and principles.
English language competency

Responsibilities

Leads projects to implement automation and material handling/storage equipment to improve material flow.
Contributes to the development of material handling/storage equipment.
Defines requirements and ensures technical fulfillment as well as budget adherence.
Selects vendors and leads the implementation of equipment in the facility.
Develops material handling/storage solutions to improve processes and/or to reduce costs/investments.
Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, material flow/storage, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Contributes to the technical design of automation and other material handling/storage equipment.
Responsible for the implementation of the equipment on the floor from delivery to hand off to logistics/production.
Ensures budget adherence during the implementation process.
Confers with planning and design staff of vendor concerning product design to ensure efficient material handling/storage methods.
Determines product specifications for the purchase of equipment or materials, according to specifications and quality standards.
Contacts potential suppliers and makes the final technical decision.
Follows the evolution of the equipment and performs acceptance evaluation accordingly.
Responsible for documentation, preventive maintenance plans, and training.
Estimates staffing requirements, and related costs on old and new equipment to provide information for management decisions.
Confers with management, vendors and other plant personnel regarding logistics capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
Supports and improves day to day material flow and storage.
Involvement in team meetings with material handling staff and other plant personnel to help determine and develop areas of improvement.
Responsible for creating procedures, PFMEA’s, and workflows to meet TS 16949 requirements.
Leads projects for existing and new logistics and material handling processes using Lean principles to meet timing and budget as well as performance.