Continuous Improvement Engineer

Continuous Improvement Engineer

Buyers Products company, a leading manufacturer in the Work Truck Industry, is searching for a Continuous Improvement Engineer to complement the skills and talents of our Engineering Department. We are looking for someone who is passionate about Continuous Improvement, process development, experience with project level success, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Primary Job Duties:

· Development of workflow process in manufacturing environment from layout, time studies, BOM and routing set ups, material flow, work instruction development, line balancing, waste elimination

· Provide innovative process solutions for a wide variety of project types

· Work with cross functional team to update engineering labor standards

· Implement and Educate work force on 5S principles

· Integrate new process solutions while improving on existing manufacturing processes

· Data driven approach to improving Key Performance Indicators on project objectives while coordinating cross-departmentally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Maintenance, etc.

· Support all production activities at the production manufacturing location

· Applies and promotes Lean Six Sigma and Continuous Improvement techniques to improve people, products and processes in a variety of manufacturing and business-related processes

· Demonstrates technical ability through the application of engineering skills, approaches, and knowledge

· Keep current with technical advancements

Skills/ Experience:

· Experience and success in working with manufacturing to implement sound designs that meet cost and ease of assemble targets

· Knowledge (3 years) of design principles particularly related to large multicomponent assemblies

· Engineering knowledge to evaluate test results to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications. This role will work with testing and other engineering personnel to analyze and prepare design modifications as required.

· Experience evaluating and solving the process related issues that arise within manufacturing and/or production assembly.

· Knowledge of robotic welding and robotic fabrication is preferred.

· Disciplined, self-motivated, results oriented, and capable of a sustained and continuous effort

· Hands-on approach and mechanical aptitude

· Pride and commitment to accuracy, detail, and well thought out designs

· Thorough and consistent documentation habits paired with excellent organizational and management skills

· The most important attribute is the ability to work effectively within our fast-paced product design team.

Education Background:

· Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent technology degree

· A minimum of 3 years of applicable experience (or an equivalent combination of education and experience)

· A minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a manufacturing/production environment is preferred

· Six Sigma green belt is preferred

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

· Mobility and dexterity to move around office settings including accessing file cabinets or storage and navigating to different workstations.

· Must be able to remain stationary for extended periods of time and engage in some repetitive motion.

· Standing, walking and sitting for extended periods of time.

· Mobility and dexterity to move around operating machinery and powered industrial equipment

About Buyers Products Company

Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company has grown to become a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry. Buyers Products specializes in durable truck boxes, heavy duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and all-season trailer accessories. The Buyers line of snow and ice equipment includes SnowDogg® snowplows, SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg snow pushers. For more information, visit www.buyersproducts.com.