Job Description
Who we are
At Lucas Milhaupt, we develop next-generation material joining solutions that are propelling industries forward. Join with the Best and become part of a team that rewards continuous improvement, celebrates diversity, and propels every team member toward personal and professional growth.
We are passionate about creating a culture where every voice is heard, every idea considered, and every success celebrated. We believe in the power of career development and the transformative impact it can have on individuals and communities.
As we continue to grow and expand as a company, we are actively seeking diverse and talented individuals who share our passion for material joining and want to be part of a journey that encourages personal and professional growth.
At Lucas, our focus is on our people - the key to our success. Our goal is to offer employees an unparalleled experience, with opportunities to grow and improve the quality of their lives and the lives of their families.
Is This For You?
This role is ideal for an engineer who enjoys working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment and can manage multiple complex tasks simultaneously while ensuring high-quality production standards. Process engineers at our Warwick, RI location will collaborate with production teams, maintenance, and new product development to support the development and implementation of process improvements in melt-forming, heat treating, and cold working.
What Impact Would You Have?
- Contribute to improvement of on time delivery, scrap reduction, and project implementations to improve product throughput.
How Would You Accomplish This?
Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all Lucas Milhaupt employees.Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.Evaluate existing production processes and recommend changes to improve productivity, quality, and safety.Work with the quality assurance team to establish standards, methods, and procedures for manufacturing operations.Implement corrective actions for quality issues and work on continuous improvement projects.Collaborate with maintenance teams to minimize downtime and maintain equipment reliability.Provide technical support and training to production staff.Drive lean and productivity improvement initiatives plant-wide through the development and implementation of new processes, equipment and processes.Participate in Lean activities including Kaizen events, 5S, 8D, Preventative Maintenance programs, root cause analysis, 5 Why and other Lean tools to enhance productivity.Assist in the transfer of new product development into production ramp-up including capital expenditures, project ownership transition and structured hand-off to manufacturingPerform other duties as assigned.Requirements
What Are We Looking For?
Articulate - Your writing and communication skills must be strong in order to clearly articulate processes, needs, and programs. Engineer will regularly interface with shop floor personnel, technical peers, management and senior leadership.Instills Trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.Collaborative - Ability to build and maintain strong, positive relationships with co-workers and embody a teamwork approach to organizational goals.Professional - Has personal ethics, does quality work, and has a positive can-do attitudeTechnical - Has strong technical and troubleshooting abilities in a variety of manufacturing disciplines including demonstrated expertise in a production environment. Understanding of lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma, and process optimization techniques.Situational Adaptability - Ability to prioritize and execute various projects in a timely manner. Ability to adjust to changing priorities to ensure customer satisfaction.Project Management - Ability to write detailed project plans using 3S and 5S techniques and planning in project software such as Microsoft Project.Educated - Possess Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.What We Offer :
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefitsPaid holidays in additional to paid time offDecember 24th - January 1st organizational holiday shut downShort Term Disability at no cost to the employee401 (k) plan with company matchingQuarterly and annual bonus plansA supportive work environment built on teamwork, respect, integrity, and commitmentDiversity and Inclusion Employee Resource GroupEEO Statement :
We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We also provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state or local law. If you require assistance or reasonable accommodation in completing this application or during any aspect of the application process, please contact Human Resources at 414.769.6000.
