Essential job functions and responsibilities:
Engineering Project Management
- Lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects from scope development through implementation and project closure.
- Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, risk assessments, and resource requirements.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders including suppliers, contractors, consultants, and manufacturing teams.
- Monitor project performance against timelines, budgets, and key deliverables.
- Manage equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, validation, and production startup activities.
- Prepare project documentation, reports, and presentations for leadership review.
- Support new product introductions and production transfers between facilities.
- Ensure compliance with applicable quality, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Manufacturing of Processes
- Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, throughput, quality, and reliability.
- Support manufacturing readiness for new equipment and production processes, including commissioning, validation, operator training, and production startup.
- Analyze production workflows and identify opportunities to reduce waste and improve productivity.
- Evaluate manufacturing equipment, tooling, automation systems, and technologies.
- Collaborate with Operations and Maintenance teams to improve equipment's uptime and process stability.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and process documentation.
- Support process validation, capability studies, and root cause investigations.
- Assist with facility expansions, plant layout changes, and capacity planning initiatives.
- Implement manufacturing best practices aligned with Lean Manufacturing and Operational Excellence principles.
Continuous Improvement
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, and cost reduction.
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 6S, and other problem-solving methodologies.
- Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support value stream mapping and process optimization activities.
- Champion a culture of continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.
Quality, Safety & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with company safety policies and environmental regulations.
- Participate in risk assessments, job hazard analyses, and management of change activities.
- Support internal and external audits as required.
- Collaborate with Quality teams to resolve product and process-related issues to deliver top level customer service.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 8-10 years of engineering experience in manufacturing, operations, industrialization, process engineering, or project engineering.
- Experience leading capital projects and manufacturing process improvements preferred.
- Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Project management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes and industrial equipment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications, and process documentation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ERP/MRP systems.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong collaboration and cross-functional leadership skills.
- Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar engineering software preferred.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis and process improvement tools preferred.
Physical Demand and Work Environment:
- This position requires an onsite presence to both floor and office environments. This role also requires extended periods of sitting, working at a computer, analyzing data, and participating in meetings (virtual and in-person).
- Moderate visits to operational areas may occur for alignment discussions or process understanding
- When operational visits occur, must be able to use basic Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, hearing protection or safety shoes.
- The role may require limited domestic or international travel to support alignment on upcoming projects or initiatives.