What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer-Watertown, WI position at konecran01t1.valhalla12.stage?
Country: United States (US)
Location: Houston, Texas (US-TX)
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At Konecranes, we believe that great customer experience is built on the people behind the Konecranes name – people committed to providing our customers with lifting equipment and services that lift their businesses. Everything we do, we do with passion and drive.
We believe diversity drives business success and is the foundation for our growth. We welcome different backgrounds and skills that enrich our community and we promote a place where we can ALL be ourselves. This is what makes Konecranes a unique place to work.
POSITION TITLE: PROCESS ENGINEER
SUMMARY
The Process Engineer will be responsible for driving continuous improvements throughout the manufacturing operations by leading a variety of projects in a diverse with an emphasis on developing best practices, using Lean/Six Sigma process engineering tools. Driving improved efficiency of manufacturing operations to reduce costs.
POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Act as a Lean Leader, to drive continuous improvement across the Plant.
- Lead the development and improvement of manufacturing processes and procedures.
- Capture and drive implementation of lessons learned
- Manufacturing point of contact for the NCR process
- Regular Lean KPI Tracking Analysis & Postings, to measure productivity performance across the Factory.
- Lead Kaizen events and put in place continuous improvement actions.
- Drive Weekly Scrum Board activities to completion and update the board.
- Develop cross departmental processes, implement best practices.
- Maintain 5S program. Perform 5S audits, and drive 5S action items to completion.
- Provide technical assistance and training for Factory personnel as needed.
- Coordinate best practices with global partners and share improvement ideas together.
- Maintain Work Instruction documentation and update as required as improvements are implemented.
- Able to give a business case (ROI) for items that need to be purchased as required for improvements.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related discipline required.
- 3 years in Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean/Six Sigma, or related role.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, time management, and teamwork skills as well as superior attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
- Strong technical skills in manufacturing, process documentation & development, change management, and project management.
Some domestic and international travel may be required.
Konecranes is a world-leading group of Lifting Businesses™, serving a broad range of customers. We are truly a global company with 16,900 employees at 600 locations in 50 countries. For over 80 years, we have been dedicated to improving the efficiency and performance of businesses in all types of industries. We believe that sustainable growth is a result of a strong responsible performance. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled/Other Protected Category.
