ENGINEER PRODUCTION 3

Goodman Manufacturing • Waller, TX

197d

About The Position

The Production Engineer 3 is responsible for the continuous improvement of manufacturing processes, fabrication and assembly, cost reduction initiatives, processing of engineering changes, and introduction of new products. Also provides guidance and mentoring to junior engineers, technicians, and operations support staff. Capable of development of project plans, execution of capital projects and significant activities requiring a multi-functional team. The Production Engineer (PE) is a team player, results oriented, dedicated to excellence and strong work ethics.

Requirements

• 6-8 years minimum experience in a production/manufacturing engineer role with documented examples of process design and implementation in assembly HVAC environment preferred, or automotive, appliance industry.
• Bachelor's Degree - Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or Systems Engineering required.
• Masters Degree preferred.
• Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish continuous improvement goals and execute action plans.
• 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.
• Participate and Lead DOE (Design of experiments), 8D (Eight Disciplines of team-oriented problem-solving), FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis), 6 Sigma and DFM (Design for Manufacturing) analysis and implementation of Kaizen activities.
• Work with Design Engineers to revise, and sustain HVAC product, tooling and machine designs utilizing knowledge of mechanical engineering principles; provide manufacturing technical resource to Design Project teams.
• Support junior engineers, technicians, and support staff.
• Develop and manage project schedules related to existing product launches or design modifications.
• Document product designs by preparing cost analysis, review drawings, and engineering change requests.
• Actively participate with other team members in redesigning internal components to improve overall long-term system quality, improve efficiency and reduce cost.
• Develop engineering solutions to product related issues through problem solving and root cause analysis techniques.
• Participate on cross functional teams to launch product modifications, resolve issues, and support product improvements.
• Plans small to medium projects and release of new processes, including obtaining quotes, preparing Capital Approval Requests (CAR), issue requisitions and PO's.
• Oversees CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) development until projects full implementation.
• Project and process communicator.
• 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.
• Perform additional projects/duties to support ongoing business needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Warehousing and Storage
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees