Lean Manufacturing Engineer - Military Veterans

job summary:

Well established, reputable and growing $1B manufacturer is looking for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer in their plant located in the Charlotte, NC area. This is not a remote or hybrid position, all candidates must be willing to work 100% of the time in a manufacturing plant.

This role comes with a very competitive compensation plan commensurate with experience with a base salary ranging from $90k to $100k along with relocation assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.

 


location: Charlotte, North Carolina


job type: Permanent


salary: $90,000 - 100,000 per year


work hours: 8am to 4pm


education: No Degree Required


 


responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Identify and facilitate process improvement projects and kaizens to reduce waste, meet customer demand at best in class lead-time, improve inventory management, reduce scrap and rework, deliver direct labor cost savings, and improve equipment reliability and output.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and teams, interacting with all levels of the organization and enabling employee engagement.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Conduct training to drive cultural change through "learn by doing" exercises and workshops
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Conduct advanced data collection and analysis for value stream mapping, process mapping, and root cause analysis. Utilize data to determine metrics, troubleshoot manufacturing/ business and assembly issues, material flow, project plans, production capacity, and facility layout.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Develop and conduct compliance audits, program evaluations and reviews to drive results with the fortitude to ensure change is permanent, including a formal 5S program.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Develop and document standard work and operational processes.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Enable successful execution of daily management processes, including SQDCI daily gemba walk.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Support material flow improvements in scheduling (Kanban, sequencing, kitting) and material handling methods
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Support TPM and SMED tool deployment with workshop facilitation to improve machine uptime
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Work with floor Supervisors & hourly Team Members to drive efficiency improvements that impact successful attainment of Corporate and Plant KPI's and AIP's
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Support the development and execution of the annual strategy deployment and capital implementation plans.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Possess ability to perform cost analysis to use in decision making process for make vs. buy.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Working knowledge of ERP and MRP software (AS/400 experience strongly preferred).
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Experience with non-destructive inspection techniques.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Knowledge of basic statistics.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Familiar with Root Cause and Preventive Action methods.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Ability to apply concepts in algebra, geometry, trigonometry, physics, hydraulics and pneumatics.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Ability to read and interpret documents such as engineering drawings/prints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before customers or employees of organization.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 2 years of comprehensive lean experience
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Ability to prepare and present information to various levels and audiences
  
  
  
  
  
  



• Ability to work with and influence associates effectively in a fast paced environment
  
  
  
  
  
  



• #LI-DW1

• Experience level: Entry Level



• Minimum 2 years of experience



• Education: No Degree Required

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Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic