Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Projects (AME Dept)

Senior Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Projects (AME Dept) Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869 Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. Responsibilities: Lead Manufacturing Development Process (MDP) for manufacturing projects assigned by the Manufacturing Management Team. Define, plan, organize, and kick-off projects including assisting management team with the creation of the pre-profile document, identifying project core and non-core team members, developing preliminary project schedule, and defining other project goals. Lead multiple cross-functional teams to deliver projects within the constraints of schedule, budget and resources. Collaborate with departments to ensure project success. Manage initialization, planning phases by obtaining team member input to refine project goals and create detailed project schedule, project budget, cost targets, product performance targets, and quality goals. Manage validation and implementation of projects through refinement, check, test, pre-production, and closure phases. Monitor project progress to goals, resolve issues as appropriate, adjust plans where needed, and ensure a coordinated introduction of robust processes to production and customer. Create, set vision, and provide direction for the development and implementation of improved manufacturing processes and concepts across the organization. Research current and advanced manufacturing technologies and lead the transfer to improve operations. Develop and mentor other Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians and provide technical direction and leadership. Work with manufacturing engineers, manufacturing management, equipment suppliers, etc. to propose improvements to operations through the implementation of processes, equipment, tooling and state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies. Prepare or assist in project justification including recommendations, make-vs-buy analysis, cost impact, and schedule activities as required. Demonstrate cross-functional project management skills to plan and implement capital projects usually through project completion. This position will report to the Director of Advanced Manufacturing Engineering. Qualifications: 8-15 years of related experience Must have valid driving privileges Frequent travel (6-20%) Frequent overnight stays (6-20%) Preferred Qualifications: Four years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering, production planning, project management, or product development environment. Good organizational, communication, interpersonal, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Possess ability to grow relationships and create a sense of a cohesive bond across business units. Experience with enterprise resource planning software such as SAP and project management software. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification. Knowledge of Company department interdependencies. This position is able to work out of New Bremen, Ohio or Greencastle, Indiana. Work Authorization: Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Compensation and Benefits: Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities Job Segment: Manufacturing Engineer, ERP, Testing, Warehouse, Forklift, Engineering, Technology, Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr Crown Equipment Corporation