Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer

ASSA ABLOY•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Pemko Assa Abloy is looking for a manufacturing process improvement engineer. This position will be responsible for process improvements by applying Lean principles, thinking and methodologies for high volume operations. The utilization of lean tools such as Value Stream Maps as well as analyzing existing processes, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing methodologies such as Lean and Six Sigma to reduce waste and improve quality.

Requirements

BS in science/engineering required
3 to 5 years of experience in manufacturing or process improvement roles.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in data analysis tools and methodologies.
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
Good interpersonal, communication, planning and organizational skills, with ability to make and implement decisions
Motivated to work on own initiative with results-oriented attitude

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of CNC controlled equipment and machine code/programming whilst not essential would be an advantage
Strong equipment fault-finding, PLC troubleshooting capability
SolidWorks /AutoCAD experience whilst not essential would be an advantage
Demonstrated exposure to and application of a variety of lean and Six Sigma tools (value stream mapping, 5S, flow, pull)

Responsibilities

Responsible for driving projects throughout value stream to achieve or exceed budgeted goals
Analyze data, develop models, work with teams, and observe the manufacturing process to identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and other areas for improvement.
Writes procedures, investigate, establish protocols, reports change controls to support client programs
Requires working knowledge of engineering principles and practices that can be applied to a broad variety of assignments in related fields, the ability to develop and apply creative technical solutions to complex problems, and work with manufacturing automation engineer, product engineering, production, and quality assurance staff to develop requirements and recommendations for large and somewhat complex processes and systems
Plan, conduct, or coordinate relatively straight-forward engineering analyses & tests
Provide day-to-day production support where needed
Create modify and manage bills of materials
Provide technical leadership and ownership of assigned unit operations
Manage change control for assigned projects
Identify and initiate process improvements in conjunction with the Product Engineering team
Work with production, automation and project engineering groups on process improvement projects
Evaluate and analyze current processes to identify inefficiencies associated with manufacturing processes.
Develop and implement new processes and systems to enhance productivity.
Testing and monitoring equipment, updating current system processes and conducting risk assessments.
Develop and submit justification for capital equipment projects to support areas within manufacturing related to above-mentioned products and processes