Project Engineer

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?The Project Engineer, Lean Manufacturing is responsible for the development and implementation of processes, improvements and new technologies in TRUMPF production units. General project management, coordination and management of specific assignments is required while applying known lean manufacturing, SYNCHRO and quality management tools to improve process accuracy and efficiencyDevelop project plans while incorporating both short- and long-term strategies for the production of new productsManage project team activities, communicate changes and progress to team members, and report and escalate to upper management as neededMaintain comprehensive project documentation via data and reports to track project progress, perform risk analyses, monitor work to ensure quality and implement process improvements.Meet productivity standards, complete projects on time and budget, and display commitment to excellenceManage multiple projects and project teams, e.g. process improvement projects, investment projects, cost saving projectsAssist in the implementation of Strategic Production Planning, Product Transfers, Plant Layout, Continuous Process Improvement and Lean Manufacturing following SYNCHRO principles.Support SYNCHRO activities and improve product flow by implementing standardized procedures and structures including value stream mapping of process flow through different department areasExperience:One-to-three years’ previous experience in project management, supply chain, procurement or industrial engineering preferred.Must have strong working knowledge of project management, lean manufacturing principles and manufacturing equipment and processes.Strong communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, ability to work under pressure, strong analytical and conceptual skills, and high self-confidence are a must.Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.Must be organized, flexible, must take initiative and have the ability to work independently as well as on a team.Strong working knowledge of MS Office applications, especially Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, is required; SAP knowledge is a plus.Education:Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and/or other business, engineering, or related field required. Master’s degree in engineering or related field preferred.TRUMPF Inc. endeavors to make TRUMPF careers pages accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance in completing the applications process, please contact our HR department at View phone number on click.appcast.io or at View email address on click.appcast.io. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and can not be used to inquire about the status of application.SummaryLocation: Farmington, CTType: Full time