Sr. Manufacturing Engineer
- Lebanon, TN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Apply sound ergonomic and safety practices in all functions of manufacturing process, equipment and facilities.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods using data collection, analytical analysis and experience.
- Evaluate New Technologies and Processes in support of improving Manufacturing Efficiencies, Productivity, Cost Savings and/or Product Quality.
- Develop Capital Cost Justification for New Product Tooling, Equipment, Cost Savings Initiatives, etc.
- Analyze and plan work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and design layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Product Development System (PDS) Team Member ensuring Design for Manufacturability (DFM), tooling and equipment needs are met to ensure efficient manufacturing processes and successful product launch.
- Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Understand and implement Lean Manufacturing Principles such as Continuous Improvement, Blitzes, KanBan, Line Balancing, TPM, Takt Time, etc.
- Work closely in a team environment with engineers, supervisors and manufacturing personnel and promote company principles such as Quality and Lean Manufacturing.
- Work closely with maintenance personnel in troubleshooting problems as needed and equipment installation and set-up.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Bachelor's Degree
- 3+ years of related work experience or training
- Experience with Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, and other Continuous Improvement Methodologies'
- PLC experience a plus!
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions