Manufacturing Process Optimization Specialist
5 days ago
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Scot Forge, a 130-year-old, 100% employee-owned company. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing methods, processes, and costs that support our customers and employee owners.
About Scot Forge:
Scot Forge is a leading manufacturer of custom open die and rolled ring forgings, serving a diverse range of industries including energy, transportation, manufacturing, mining, and national defense. Our products can be found in demanding applications worldwide, from the wheels of NASA's Curiosity Mars Rover to mission-critical components for nuclear submarines.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support manufacturing with a disciplined approach to problem-solving, utilizing techniques such as fishbone diagrams, 6S, value stream mapping, job safety analysis, and more.
- Provide effective leadership by challenging deployed processes, inspiring a shared vision, and modeling/leading the way.
- Utilize an understanding of current and potential process capabilities to improve quality and assess incoming work.
- Support and document continuous improvement opportunities to reduce cycle times and waste.
- Develop financial justifications for capital equipment and process changes.
- Design and carry out time studies, method analysis, and other work measurement activities.
- Serve as a resource, provide expert technical assistance, and deliver on-the-job training to ensure all work is performed per specifications.
- Meet key performance measures for assigned process families in areas of safety, quality, cost, productivity, and timely completion of customer orders.
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in manufacturing and/or metals industry.
- Experience in project management, industrial engineering methods, and technical applications of manufacturing practices.
- Proficient knowledge of SolidWorks or other CAD/CAM software and Geometrical Tolerance specification/application.
- Highly proficient ability to communicate technical issues to various internal production and business departments, external vendors, and customers.
- Demonstrate expert mathematical and mechanical skills.
- Extensive experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
Preferred Skills:
- 5+ years of applied experience in Engineering/Technology position in manufacturing and/or metals industry.
- History of success in improving Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience in quality tools and relevant safety regulations.
- Experience in Value Stream Mapping, Time Standards, Line Balancing, and Plant Floor Layout.
- Training in Lean Manufacturing, Visual Factory, Kanban, Kaizen, and Six-Sigma methods.
- Materia's flow management experience.
- Experience with ERP or MRP software.
Salary and Benefits:
The estimated salary for this position is $85,000 - $110,000 per year, depending on experience. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing Bonus, Medical, Dental, Vision, Company provided Life Insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, 401K and Roth Plan, Paid vacation and holidays, Short- and Long-term disability, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Working Conditions:
This position requires working in office and occasionally in production areas while forklifts, overhead cranes, and related equipment are in use. The employee may be exposed to heat and cold weather conditions, as well as wet and/or humid conditions when in production areas. Appropriate PPE is mandatory.
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