Senior Industrial Engineering Technician

Whirlpool•Findlay, OH

42d

About The Position

Establish process parameters, create standardized work, train standardized work, and improve standardized work for dishrack area processes. Lead process optimization, root cause analysis, and capacity increases. Facilitate projects and teach / mentor / train shop floor teams in lean strategies and concepts. Provide day-to-day support to the dishrack grade 4s, engineering team, and operations leadership, including problem-solving, cost estimates, standard costs, labor and process flow / layouts. Provide project management for implementing improvements to new and existing equipment. Work cross functionally with other teams, including maintenance and tooling personnel, to drive solutions to equipment related problems.

Requirements

Minimum requirement 2 years of experience as an Engineering Tech, or a 2 or 4 year skilled trade certification.
Manufacturing process experience
Basic Problem-Solving Skills
Working knowledge of the following fundamentals: Project management, Dishrack Department or similar Support Operation processes that include welding, forming, and trimming of metal/wire products.
Demonstrated ability to manage LOTO procedures and lead safety initiatives

Nice To Haves

2 year associate's degree in an engineering field or progress toward.
AutoCAD and Solidworks/ 3D Solid Modeling experience
Experience with creating working sets of drawings for equipment including GD&T
Google, and Microsoft Office experience
Well-developed communications, project management, coaching, interpersonal and team building skills.
Resourcefulness in accomplishing objectives and completing tasks with minimal supervision yet seeks guidance when appropriate
Skills to research and understand root cause for product and process problems and drive improvement based on analysis
Comprehensive knowledge of the use of advanced manufacturing techniques in a Lean Manufacturing environment.
Extensive mechanical knowledge, as well as design ability.
Ability to use or learn SAP, data acquisition systems and P2P.
Exposure to robotic automation and its applications
Good judgment, planning and analytical skills with the ability to introduce new and different concepts into an existing organization.
Possess strong time management skills with the ability to multitask, including project work and meetings
World Class Manufacturing Methodology

Responsibilities

Establish process parameters
Create standardized work
Train standardized work
Improve standardized work for dishrack area processes
Lead process optimization
Lead root cause analysis
Lead capacity increases
Facilitate projects
Teach / mentor / train shop floor teams in lean strategies and concepts
Provide day-to-day support to the dishrack grade 4s, engineering team, and operations leadership, including problem-solving, cost estimates, standard costs, labor and process flow / layouts
Provide project management for implementing improvements to new and existing equipment
Work cross functionally with other teams, including maintenance and tooling personnel, to drive solutions to equipment related problems