Manufacturing Engineer

Tremco Construction Products Group•Columbus, GA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor and lead large capital project teams.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET Accredited university
Two to four years related experience and/or training
Proficient in using 3D CAD and Adobe Photoshop software
Proficient in Microsoft Applications
Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality
Knowledge of applied statistics
Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem solving methodology.
Knowledge of SAP systems
Proficient in Microsoft Suite of Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization
Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt
Six Sigma Black Belt preferred

Responsibilities

Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the Plant manager and shift supervisors regarding safety issues.
Execute on scheduled PHA’s and JSA’s.
Proactively monitor area and remediate potential safety issues.
Use DAKOTA software as a tool for compliance and environmental, health and safety, and to report incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
Active participant in MS-168 Management Operating System.
Develop and execute upon “standard work” activities.
Continuous Improvement champion promoting and driving the “Small K” program.
Conduct “GEMBA Walks” daily as the primary means of education and communication of expectations.
Improve productivity through elimination of non-value-added activities.
Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to Improve productivity and eliminate waste.
Maintain and continually improve the plant layout and flow.
Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output.
Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality critical product specifications and process parameters.
Troubleshoot and design equipment, tooling, and processes.
Successfully manage multi-million dollar projects on time and on budget.
Manage and coordinate large equipment installations and process implementations.