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Elkay Manufacturing • Cary, NC

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About The Position

The Senior Engineer supports manufacturing process improvement projects in coordination with the company’s Lean/Continuous Improvement system. Working with minimal supervision, the role leads complex projects to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput while removing waste from manufacturing processes. Work includes redesigning manufacturing areas, improving tooling and fixturing, and researching and recommending manufacturing and material-handling equipment. The Senior Engineer also mentors Engineers and Engineering Technicians.

The role works with Production Area Managers, Department Supervisors, and floor personnel to optimize product flow and prioritize bottleneck removal. It optimizes plant layout and leads new equipment implementation consistent with lean principles. In consultation with Product Engineering, the Senior Engineer recommends product engineering changes to improve throughput, quality, and manufacturability. The role recommends improvements to work methods, procedures, tooling, fixturing, and equipment; supplies information for capital expenditure return-on-investment calculations; and provides safety guidance for new and existing projects and other safety concerns. It applies cross-functional knowledge gained through manufacturing experience to guide projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Technology from an accredited institution.
• 7+ years of work experience preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills and experience with team collaboration software.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to effectively disseminate and present information to internal and external customers.
• Proficiency in CAD.
• Excellent time management skills, flexible and adaptive thinking, and strong leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple priority projects in a fast-paced environment and drive goals to completion.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Formal education or training in lean manufacturing and quality management principles.
• Knowledge of Solidworks.
• Education, training, and experience implementing and maintaining continuous improvement activities, including Lean and Six Sigma principles.
• Experience with problem-solving techniques such as 5 Whys, A3, and PDCA.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex manufacturing process improvement projects to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput and remove waste.
• Mentor Engineers and Engineering Technicians.
• Work with Production Area Managers, Department Supervisors, and floor personnel to optimize product flow and prioritize bottleneck removal.
• Optimize plant layout and lead new equipment implementation consistent with lean principles.
• Consult with Product Engineering and recommend engineering changes to improve throughput, quality, and manufacturability.
• Recommend improvements to work methods and procedures, including tooling, fixturing, and equipment.
• Provide information to support return-on-investment calculations for capital expenditures.
• Provide safety guidance on new and existing projects and other safety concerns.
• Use cross-functional manufacturing knowledge to guide projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance.
• Matching 401(k) contribution.
• Health Savings Account.
• Up to 3 weeks of starting vacation, which may increase with tenure.
• 12 paid holidays.
• Annual bonus eligibility.
• Educational reimbursement.
• Matching Gift Program.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior