Production Engineering Specialist

ABB•Pinetops, NC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At ABB , we help industries run leaner and cleaner—and every person here makes that happen. You’ll be empowered to lead, supported to grow, and proud of the impact we create together. Join us and help run what runs the world. This position reports to: Continuous Improvement Manager __ Your role and responsibilities In this role, you will have the opportunity to optimize the Production organization’s assembly methods, processes, and equipment to minimize labor hours in accordance with business strategies related to quality, efficiency, costs, and safety. Each day, you will ensure appropriate production methods, cycle time, equipment performance, and materials/components in support of production targets. You will also showcase your expertise by defining the working phase sequence of a new production process to achieve the targeted product cost and equipment investment budget. The work model for the role is: on site This role is contributing to the ELDS Business line in Pinetops, North Carolina .

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field with minimum 6 years of manufacturing and production engineering experience with proven track record in process improvement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence or Associate degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience.
Strong proficiency in lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools (VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Pull, One Piece Flow, etc).
Six Sigma methodologies and experience with statistical analysis are advantageous
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including injection molding, assembly, machining, and production systems optimization
Hands-on experience with tooling design, fixture development, and CAD software (SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar)
Demonstrated expertise in time study, capacity planning, line balancing, and production optimization techniques
Strong analytical skills with ability to interpret production data and drive data-based decisions; proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and ERP systems
Excellent project management, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills with proven ability to work on multiple complex projects simultaneously
Fluent written and spoken communication skills in English; ability to communicate technical concepts clearly to diverse stakeholder groups

Nice To Haves

Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt
Direct experience with injection press operations, molding processes, or similar equipment-intensive manufacturing environments
Experience with statistical analysis software (Minitab, JMP) or simulation software (Arena, FlexSim) for production modeling
Knowledge of Industry 4.0 technologies, automation, and smart manufacturing solutions

Responsibilities

Lead the implementation of lean manufacturing principles (Kaizen, 5S, VSM, SMED, TPM) and waste elimination strategies specific to Plastic case, Cores and TPR productin lines. Main focusing on Winding, assemby, encasing and injection press operations.
Design and optimize layouts, tooling designs, and fixtures to achieve maximum efficiency and minimize labor hours while improving product quality
Drive production process optimization initiatives to improve throughput, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); conduct time studies, line balancing, and workflow optimization
Lead design, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes for new products and process improvements, including process capability studies, design of experiments (DOE), and statistical analysis
Manage and troubleshoot injection press equipment; identify opportunities for new or improved tooling; support equipment procurement, installation, validation, and commissioning activities
Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Production teams to perform root cause analysis, implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and develop comprehensive manufacturing documentation including work instructions, process flows, and control plans
Support operator training, work instruction development, and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Parental Leave – up to 6 weeks
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.