Role Type - Onsite in a Manufacturing Plant.
Remote working option DOES NOT exist for this role.
location: Lafayette
, Indiana JOB DUTIES - Develop processes and procedures using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma principles.
- Work to create, update Quality, manufacturing process that are used to manufacture heavy equipment products / components.
- Hands on experience with equipment installation and the requisite work (foundations, utilities, hoists, fixtures, runoffs)
- Good knowledge of manufacturing, process planning, ECN, design review and CPPD.
- Execution experience with Quality improvement for Manufacturing using APQP tools.
- Experience of having worked in a factory environment with cross functional teams including operations, quality, design, logistics is an added plus.
- Creation of formal Technical Reports as required.
- Ensure that all ISO and safety policies are known and always followed.
- Other duties as assigned by the Engineering Manager / Supervisor / Team Leader as applicable.
BACKGROUND & EXPERIENCE - Previous full time work experience of 8-10 years as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in a factory environment in Heavy Equipment / Agricultural Equipment industry. Previous Caterpillar experience (contract or otherwise) is a plus (not mandatory)
- Team player with good organizational, communication, interpersonal skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Knowledge of manufacturing process like - Assembly, Machining, Welding, Weld process, Engineering drawing expertise, GD&T, PFMEA, APQP.
- ASQ certification in Six Sigma, Quality (Certified Quality Engineer), SME certification in Lean Manufacturing is an additional plus (not mandatory).
- Software Tools / Skill Set - Microsoft Office Software Suite, AIAG APQP guidelines, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plan, Lean Manufacturing. Capital Project experience, New Product Introduction, DFM, Virtual build, Team Center.