Senior Industrial Engineering Technician

Whirlpool • Findlay, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an entry level hands-on, hourly opportunity for a qualified individual to drive continuous improvement, process optimization, and hands-on technical support in our manufacturing environment. This role offers significant learning and growth potential for those looking to advance their career in engineering.
Work with machine operators and maintenance to maintain and improve processing equipment OEE.
Lead / support machine improvements for cost and quality projects.
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 (Lockout/Tagout) procedures and lead safety initiatives

Nice To Haves

• Education & Experience: 2-year Associate’s degree in engineering or progress toward a degree. Experience with resistance welding, wire forming machinery, extensive mechanical knowledge, and design ability.
• Technical & Software Skills: Proficient in AutoCAD and Solidworks/3D Solid Modeling. Experience creating working drawings, including GD&T. Knowledge of Google and Microsoft Office suites. Ability to use or learn SAP, data acquisition systems, P2P, and exposure to robotic automation.
• Manufacturing & Process Knowledge: Comprehensive knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques in a Lean Manufacturing environment. Skilled in root cause analysis for product/process problems to drive improvement.
• Leadership & Interpersonal Skills: Developed communication, project management, coaching, interpersonal, and team building skills. Resourceful and self-directed, with good judgment, planning, and analytical skills for introducing new concepts. Strong time management for multitasking, managing projects, and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve processing equipment OEE.
• Lead / support machine improvements for cost and quality projects.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees