Technical Improvement Engineer

TIGER DRYLAC USA INC•St. Charles, IL

33d•Onsite

About The Position

TIGER Drylac is seeking an experienced Technical Improvement Engineer – North America. This role is responsible for the technical advancements and efficiency improvements for all North America. The successful candidate will lead teams, implement preventive strategies, and collaborate with production operations, safety, and engineering teams to advance efficient manufacturing projects.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or higher
Engineering or chemical engineering degree
LEAN experience
3+ years of process improvement and project management with mechanical or electrical manufacturing-related experience
Knowledge of industrial equipment (extruders, mills, mixers)
Experience with SAP or maintenance management systems
Knowledge of Siemens and/or Alan Bradley operating systems
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Knowledge of 5S, root cause analysis, Shanin, standard work, waste reduction, flow pull, value stream, TPM
Process improvement/continuous improvement knowledge
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, ISO systems, and OSHA standards
English (required)

Nice To Haves

Experience in multi-cultural environments
Spanish language skills

Responsibilities

Implement and manage standard work optimizations including facilitating training efforts through production floor leadership
Liaison with cross-functional teams across Production to assist with the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives
Audit and evaluate lean manufacturing initiative effectiveness
Promote and reinforce lean manufacturing
Make recommendations on process improvements/continuous improvement
Implement changes in process design
Identify and help implement production efficiency and reliability improvement opportunities
Manage multiple projects and update leadership on project progress on a weekly basis
Stay abreast of lean principles and best practices outside of the organization through external training and development opportunities
Provide ongoing learning & development opportunities for production employees and supervisors/team leads on lean processes
Liaison with TDU and TCA Systems and Mechanical Engineers
Key input to FEMA, 5-why, fish bone, and Shanin problem solving initiatives
Coordinate system improvement needs for Metallics NA operations
Key Metallics technical support resource
Keep informed of new manufacturing technologies and innovations
Provide assistance to maintenance and production teams to evaluate and trouble shoot mechanical and system problems
Develop improved production methods designs and automations
Own development and design of new machinery ensuring safety compliance
Creating and controlling layout of factory floor to ensure accurate documentation
Assist with training and developing staff with increase technical knowledge
Provide timely communication
Assist Factory Manager plan, organize, direct, control, and evaluate the operations of the production department
Determine adequacy of personnel, equipment, and technologies used for operations
Able to Plan Do Study Act for Progressive Change
Develops, implements, and validates operating procedures and processes for new equipment
Capable of Maintaining Records of Progress/Failures and Next Steps to Successful Completion
One to justify reason of change with proper Return on Investment
Provides training/presentations on process and project tasks
Develop strategy for standard work implementation and on-going management
Assist with the implementation of Lean manufacturing procedures
Special Projects
Participate in the development and implementation of lean related projects
Monitor and execute continuous improvement initiatives