Engineer Manufacturing 4484

This role is to provide engineering support to manufacturing. Knowledge of various department operations, functions, responsibilities and workflows to assist in the manufacture of PTFE and plastics. Experience with tools such as VSM, SMED, LEAN, Energy Monitoring, OEE is desired.  This position will provide leadership with continuous improvement projects and also monitoring. The position will provide communication, direction and support by working fluidly and collaboratively with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality.  

The Manufacturing Engineer will work with and align with the local US based factories (Center of Expertise Lead Centers) and global business leadership to ensure consistency and alignment with products, materials, process technologies.  

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify opportunities for cost reduction through improved process and resource utilization.
• Analyze existing production processes for improvement opportunities.
• Assess and mitigate risks associated with process changes ensuring that improvements do not compromise the quality or functionality of the product or create safety or compliance problems.
• Develop and provide operator training as required for new processes.
• Reverse engineering of products and generate manufacturing drawings.
• Work with incoming transfer jobs from other Trelleborg facilities and/or new projects.
• Work with external design engineering teams to obtain manufacturing drawings for production.
• Evaluate material test data and reports to ensure data is available for internal and external customers.

Competencies: 

1. Ethical conduct is essential.
2. Demonstrates problem solving skills by identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner; Develops alternate solutions when appropriate.
3. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. 
4. Project Management.
5. Presentation skills.

Required Education and Experience: 

1. • Four-year engineering degree – mechanical, electrical, industrial, or similar.
   • 5 plus years of manufacturing experience in lieu of engineering degree.
   • Neatness, dependability, and accuracy a must.
   • Must be able to understand and follow instructions and procedures.
   • Proficient in M.S. Office
   • Knowledge of PTFE and/or plastic materials; sealing system experience a plus
   • Proficiency in 5S and Lean manufacturing; Six Sigma green or black belt experience a plus
   • Experience with GibbsCam and Solid Works or equal, personal computers, various gauging tools, and hand tools
   • Experience with Programmable CMM (Keyence and Hexagon)
   • Knowledge of CNC programming and PLC programming Material test lab equipment a plus
   • Experience with JobBoss2 ERP or equivalent a plus.

    

Competencies

1. Ability to improve efficiency of workflow by utilizing continuous improvement process.
2. Demonstrate technical and problem-solving abilities for manufacturing and process related problems utilizing engineering and scientific principles.
3. Proficient at setting and achieving established goals.
4. Ability to work effectively with others and be a participative team player.
5. Good verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills for effective interface with customers and within the organization.

This position offers:

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Disability insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status.

​This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee or Refugee.