If you're looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you've found it. Whether you're an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.The Manufacturing Engineer (ME) at Pulsafeeder is a vital role in the evaluation, refinement, design, installation, and maintenance of manufacturing processes, procedures, and equipment. The ME will apply and execute lean principles, thinking and methods to make process improvements in a high mix/low volume operation. The ME will identify opportunities for ongoing improvements through Rapid Improvement Events, Just Do It Events, and project management. All initiatives for this role will be to achieve the highest possible levels of product quality, increase the manufacturing output, and reduce manufacturing waste and cost. This will be accomplished through effective engagement with the production team along with the cross functional departments within the business. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
- Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements and equipment layout
- Drive process improvements to lower costs, improve throughput, and increase efficiency while maintaining or exceeding quality and safety
- Troubleshoot and countermeasure problems with existing production processes to ensure throughput and improved first pass yield
- Drive the identification and adoption of best practices from other IDEX business units. Also, benchmark industry best practices and make recommendations for improvement
- Responsible for Tooling and Fixtures - evaluate and coordinate with CI Manager, Quality Engineer and Production Manager for all tooling and fixture updates and/or replacements
- Design assembly fixtures and tooling to increase manufacturing efficiencies
- Lead the selection, installation and validation of new equipment to improve manufacturing processes
- Ownership of standard product routings across all product lines (i.e. conducting annual time trials) in collaboration with Commercial Engineering and Continuous Improvement Manager
- Acts as a champion and driver for Lean/Six Sigma best practices. Lead and facilitate Rapid Improvement Events
- Help to sustain and improve the visual factory management processes
- Manufacturing representative for the new product development team and process to ensure the successful transition from concept and development to the manufacturability of the product
- Establish new production processes and develop standardized documentation including work instructions, visual aids, and operating procedures on the production floor for new product development and engineering changes
- Lead process FMEAs and use the output to develop robust manufacturing processes. Also use the output to determine in process testing and final product inspection requirements
- Coordinate equipment maintenance and repair services and ensure that the manufacturer's procedures and instructions are followed in order to keep production equipment operational
- Responsible for operational productivity improvements
- Assist in the planning and implementation of lean manufacturing strategies
- Ensure that the company's manufacturing processes are in compliance with all government laws and regulations
- Write process deviation and rework instructions as required
- Shop floor support as needed
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 3 years' experience in lean manufacturing or process-oriented environment
- B.S. in an Engineering discipline
- Able to read, understand and produce Engineering CAD drawings utilizing geometric tolerancing per ASME Y14.5M-1994.
- Experience with 3D CAD system, preferably Solidworks
- Black belt certification preferred
- Experience in ISO9001 manufacturing environment
- Experience in Union environment recommended
- Experience leading RIEs (Kaizen events)
- Familiarity with pumps, hydraulics and instrumentation preferred
- Fundamental knowledge of manufacturing process, milling, turning, grinding, castings, and surface treatments
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- In depth understanding and ability to apply the principles and tools of lean manufacturing including value stream mapping, 5S, flow, Kanban, FMEA, SMEDD, etc.
- Possess a strong sense of ownership and drive to successfully utilize available resources.
- Excellent communication/presentation skills (written and verbal).
- Well organized, and comfortable working under pressure and by using problem-solving methodology.
- Must be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Bias towards action and velocity in execution
- Ability to influence behavioral change
- Able to work collaboratively with all departments
- Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. May be required to move from an air-conditioned area to a non-air conditioned plant area. Must wear PPE as required.
Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?
Total RewardsThe compensation range for this position is $57,900.00 - $86,900.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance based bonus plan.
Benefits PackageOur comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page:
IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).
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