Engineering - Management Trainee

Leggett & Platt, Incorporated•Conover, NC

62d

About The Position

Hanes Industries Inc., a division of Leggett & Platt Inc., is seeking an Engineering Management Trainee. Hanes is the leading distributor of industrial fabrics in the United States. Hanes' products are most commonly found in industrial packaging, building products, automotive, filtration, furniture and mattress manufacturing.

Requirements

BS degree in Engineering
Must have a cooperative attitude necessary to work effectively with others
Excellent communication skills (verbal & written)
Self-motivated, multi-task oriented, with an inquisitive nature
Must be able to travel periodically both domestically and internationally
Must be able to follow verbal & written instruction and make decisions independently when needed
Be capable of developing strategies, making decisions, and implementing action plans that support and drive new product development, cost analysis, and implementation of new business opportunities
Excellent cognitive and mathematical skills as well as problem solving abilities
Hands-on approach with attention to detail
Commitment to Management Systems and Continuous Improvement process

Responsibilities

Provide analytical, capacity, and cost analysis on new products and operations
Work closely with managers and staff to ensure effective analysis of improvement opportunities, including but not limited to process safety, ergonomics, productivity and operational cost savings
Support operations and maintenance team with 2D/3D modeling, using AutoCAD and TurboCAD
Assist with capacity analysis of machinery related to new business development and any operational expansions
Provide engineering analysis support for Operation Management and other process improvement needs
All employees have the responsibility to bring forth suggestions and participate in the continuous improvement process and verify the implementation of solutions
All employees have a responsibility to identify and stop further processing of nonconformances and take action to prevent non-conformances related to products produced, processes, services provided or the Quality/Environmental Management System
Conform to all quality/safety/environmental requirements and procedures
Develop knowledge of the customers through Hanes personnel, customer visits, periodicals, and other resources
Develop knowledge of suppliers through Hanes personnel, supplier visits, periodicals, and other resources
Develop and maintain product information and relative test data to ensure products meet current industry and government regulations
Establish and maintain production standards
Maintain a clean and orderly workplace
Other duties as assigned