Swan Products, LLC is a leading manufacturer of lawn and garden watering products in North America. Founded in 1927 as the Swan River Tire and Rubber Company, we are one of the original manufacturers of hoses in the industry. As a privately held company, we retain our position in the market with strategically placed manufacturing and distribution facilities throughout the United States and Canada.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Process Engineer designs and implements systems and equipment procedures used in our manufacturing facility. The main duties include testing and monitoring equipment, updating current system processes and conducting risk assessments.

Primary Functions and Duties

• Manage projects/coordinate equipment installation and layout/implement process and flow changes by working directly with involved supervisory and floor personnel
• Discover opportunities for waste reduction and capacity improvement and proactively drive solutions with and without capital investment
• Discover opportunities to improve Operational KPI through methods analysis, observation, time study etc.)
• Facilitate kaizen events targeting key improvements to drive productivity, data management/collection, and paperwork handling improvements
• Analyze monthly financial performance to identify and improve operational metrics including adhering to product quality specifications, material usage, reduction in product returns etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in mechanical/chemical engineering or a similar field, preferred.
• 5 years of hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in single screw extrusion profiles.
• Strong background in pipe or wire and cable proficiency in flexible PVC and TPEs.
• Experience leading measurable, successful improvement initiatives.
• Hands on work or project experience, extrusion, plastics, assembly, or cutting applications preferred.
• Interpersonal skills in developing positive working relationships with vendors and other employees working with the production process.
• Recognized process improvement training (Lean, TPS, Six Sigma) Green Belt a plus
• Knowledge and experience in conducting time studies, mapping value streams, designing Poka Yoke fixtures
• Ability to analyze data and process inputs to assess improvement ideas
• Ability to manage projects to a successful and timely completion
• Ability to develop most efficient ways to use people, machines, materials, information, and energy
• Ability to work independently and effectively with cross functional teams
• SPC (Statistical Process Control) knowledge
• Strong leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Experienced user of MS Office Suite and project management software
• Strong technical writing and change management experience