Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior

Position Overview

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International Motors is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer Lead Senior . to lead the development implementation and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes assembly operations tooling equipment and production systems. This role partners with Product Engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver safe efficient cost-effective and scalable manufacturing solutions.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise project leadership and analytical skills to drive manufacturing feasibility production-line optimization new product launches and operational excellence. This position also provides technical guidance to engineering teams and leads complex initiatives from initial concept through installation validation launch and production ramp-up.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional manufacturing projects from initial business case and process design through equipment installation validation launch and ramp-up.
• Develop and optimize assembly processes standard work production-line layouts labor plans time standards capacity models and material-flow strategies.
• Conduct manufacturing feasibility Make-versus-Buy cost throughput productivity and facility-utilization analyses to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Define tooling equipment and facility requirements including technical specifications statements of work and supplier bid packages.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production launches through process planning line balancing ergonomic assessments build support and readiness reviews.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Product Engineering Quality Supply Chain Procurement Logistics IT and external suppliers to resolve complex production challenges.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency reduce costs optimize resources and enhance overall operational performance.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation records and reporting systems to support production performance and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical leadership mentor less-experienced engineers and serve as a subject-matter expert in manufacturing and industrial engineering practices.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree and at least 5 years of product manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• Masters degree and at least 3 years of product manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

OR

• At least 8 years of product manufacturing experience
• At least 1 years of lead experience

Additional Requirements

• Qualified candidates excluding current employees must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen Legal Permanent Resident Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. We do not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g. H-1B status)

Desired Skills

• Manufacturing Engineering and Industrial Engineering
• Manufacturing Process Development and Optimization
• Assembly-Line Design Balancing and Layout Optimization
• New Product Introduction (NPI) and Production Launches
• Project Management and Cross-Functional Leadership
• Manufacturing Feasibility and Make-versus-Buy Analysis
• Cost Reduction Productivity and Throughput Improvement
• Labor Planning Capacity Modeling and Time Studies
• Tooling Equipment Specification and Supplier Management
• Standard Work Development and Continuous Improvement
• Ergonomics Material Flow and Facility Utilization
• Root Cause Analysis and Complex Problem-Solving
• Data Analysis Technical Documentation and Performance Reporting
• Team Mentoring and Technical Leadership

Benefits and Compensation

This position offers competitive market-based compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing. You can learn more about the benefits offered for this position by visiting expected salary offered for this position will fall within the stated range with the final offer based on the candidates applicable skills knowledge and experience.

Company Overview

About TRATON
With its brands Scania MAN International and Volkswagen Truck & BusTRATONSE is the parent and holding company of the TRATONGROUP and one of the worlds leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. The Groups product portfolio comprises trucks buses and light-duty commercial vehicles. Transforming Transportation Together. For a sustainable world.: this intention underlines the Companys ambition to have a lasting and sustainable impact on the commercial vehicle business and on the Groups commercial growth.

About International
From a one-man company built on the world-changing invention of the McCormick reaper in 1831 to the 15000-person-strong company we are todayfew companies can lay claim to a history like International. Based in Lisle Illinois International Motors LLC* creates solutions that deliver greater uptime and productivity to our customers throughout the full operation of our commercial vehicles. We build International trucks and engines and IC Bus school and commercial buses that are as tough and as smart as the people who drive them. We also develop Fleetrite aftermarket everything we do our vision is to accelerate the impact of sustainable mobility to create the cleaner safer world we all deserve. As of 2021 we joined Scania MAN and Volkswagen Truck & Bus in TRATON GROUP a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. To learn more visit .

*International Motors LLC is d/b/a International Motors USA in Illinois Missouri New Jersey Ohio Texas and Utah.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

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