Engineer II, Production
About The Position
The Production Engineer II supports safe, efficient, and stable manufacturing operations by analyzing production performance, resolving process and quality issues, and implementing continuous-improvement activities. The role works across functions to improve productivity, quality, cost, and delivery, and supports the introduction of new processes, equipment, and production standards. The engineer analyzes production data and performance indicators, investigates routine to moderately complex process, quality, and equipment concerns, and carries out root cause analysis and corrective and preventive actions. The role also supports improvement projects and continuous-improvement methods, prepares performance reports, maintains production documentation, and provides technical support and training to production personnel. Work includes coordination with internal teams, global manufacturing teams, and external vendors as applicable, while complying with company policies, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Three or more years of engineering experience in a manufacturing, production, or plant environment.
- Demonstrated experience with production processes, manufacturing problem-solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- Experience analyzing production data and using results to identify and implement process improvements.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment for scheduled shifts of up to 12 hours.
- Ability to occasionally lift, push, or pull up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to stoop, twist, bend, reach overhead, and sit or stand for extended periods.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Production and manufacturing process analysis skills.
- Root Cause Analysis (RCA) skills.
- Design of Experiments (DOE) skills.
- Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous-improvement methodologies.
- Knowledge of PFMEA and other quality or risk-analysis tools.
- Production data analysis and statistical problem-solving skills.
- Strong cross-functional communication and problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- JMP, Minitab, or similar statistical-analysis software experience.
- CAD or production-management systems experience.
- Six Sigma certification or demonstrated practical application.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and analyze production throughput, efficiency, quality, downtime, yield, and other key indicators.
- Identify operational risks and investigate process, quality, and equipment-related concerns.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement and validate corrective and preventive actions.
- Develop and implement improvements to production productivity, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
- Support short- and mid-term projects addressing recurring production, quality, or process issues.
- Prepare and maintain production performance reports, identify trends and risks, and recommend improvement actions.
- Support Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, and other continuous-improvement initiatives through data analysis, project execution, and results tracking.
- Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Equipment, Safety, Purchasing, and other teams to resolve production and technical issues.
- Collaborate with LGES global manufacturing teams and external vendors, as applicable, on process optimization, technical problem-solving, and production improvements.
- Support the introduction, trial, validation, and stabilization of new products, processes, or equipment.
- Develop and update standard operating procedures, work instructions, control plans, process documentation, and other production standards.
- Monitor implemented improvements and recommend further action when performance targets are not achieved.
- Provide technical support to production personnel and assist with training operators and technicians on new or revised processes, equipment, and procedures.
- Maintain workplace organization and cleanliness according to 5S and 3R standards.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, environmental requirements, and regulatory requirements.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
