Manufacturing Engineer

Corporate Overview

Server Products is a highly regarded food and beverage technology company that manufactures products for the restaurant and food service markets. Server Products is committed to designing smarter solutions to everyday challenges so customers can serve easier, faster, and better than ever.

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing engineer drives continuous improvement in all phases of the production cycle. This position maximizes manufacturing effectiveness through identification and elimination of major forms of waste; identifies root causes of performance gaps through use of Lean Sigma tools; assures safe work procedures are adopted through an understanding of ergonomics and OSHA requirements; and formulates corrective action plans for improvement with area team members.

Responsibilities

• Identifies production process improvements in the areas of safety, quality, and productivity.
• Develops proposals for production process improvements.
• Monitors progress of major projects using standard project management tools.
• Conducts cost comparison studies; analyzes workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, production routing procedures, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, and purchasing new equipment.
• Confers with management and engineering to choose and implement improvement recommendations.
• Uses Lean Sigma principles and tools for process improvement results.
• Oversees the installation of equipment and machinery.
• Acts as a change agent by planning and facilitating lean events.
• Analyzes build data and identifies process capability.
• Facilitate process mapping exercises to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
• Makes certain all OSHA requirements are considered during work re-design and new equipment purchases.
• Participates in new product development design reviews to influence decisions regarding design for manufacturability.
• Performs other duties or responsibilities as requested or required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required.
• Certified Lean Sigma Black belt is preferred from ASQ or a similar institution.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in an industrial engineering or process improvement role in a manufacturing company.
• Experience in a machine shop, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly environment is preferred.
• Experience with collaborative robots and automation is required.
• Proficiency in using CAD or a related software program.
• Analyzes situations and problems using an established problem-solving method.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Capable of interacting at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently or serving as a member of a team.
• Fosters open communication. Implements change by building consensus for the change.
• Takes initiative and can deliver results.
• Demonstrates expert proficiency in use of ERP (popular functions and data retrieval), MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Visio, MS Outlook, and CAD software programs.
• Is willing to learn new software or technology tools.
• Understands and can use measurement tools and equipment.
• Understands the basics of quality management systems.

Benefits

• 5 weeks PTO/yr
• Robust 401K
• Exceptional health care benefits