What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineer - Lean Improvement I position at Talley Metals Technology LLC?
The Carpenter Technology Corporation “Hartsville Operations” located in McBee, South Carolina, is a mini-mill supplying a variety of sizes and specifications of high-quality round, square and hexagonal stainless steel bars for distribution. Carpenter Technology acquired Talley Metals in 1997 to increase manufacturing capacity within the corporation’s core Specialty Alloys Operations division.
ENGINEER – LEAN IMPROVEMENT
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE ENGINEER – LEAN IMPROVEMENT
- Responsible for disposition of non-compliant material through rework remediation or scrap determination.
- Primary operator support for material quality determination and routing reviews.
- Aids development and deployment of visual management tools to support production goals.
- Recommend process improvements using data analysis, lean manufacturing tools, and visual process controls to optimize quality, reduce lead time and eliminate waste.
- Integrate appropriate tool use into recommendations (flow, quality, lead time, changeovers, waste elimination).
- Actively engaged in ensuring a safe workplace and continually emphasizes importance of safety.
- Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned.
REQUIRED FOR THE ENGINEER – LEAN IMPROVEMENT
- College degree in Engineering discipline preferred.
- At least one year of engineering and/or lean working experience is preferred.
- Entry Level Prior knowledge and practical experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting with exposure to Lean Manufacturing operations preferred.
- Prior knowledge/experience with the Toyota Production System is preferred.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and ever-changing work environment with multiple deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong analytical, problem-solving skills
Carpenter Technology Company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package including life, medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, 401k with company contributions as well as many other options to employees.
Carpenter Technology Corporation’s policy is to fully and effectively maintain a program of equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination for all employees, to employ affirmative action for all protected classes, and to recruit and develop the best qualified persons available regardless of age, race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by law. The Company also will recruit, develop and provide opportunities for qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans.
