Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction
Manufacturing Engineer - New Product Introduction
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Job Description
Rittal North Americahas built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the worlds leading industrial and IT enclosures racks and accessories including high efficiency highdensity power management and climate control systems for industrial data center outdoor and hybrid applications.
Primary Activities/Duties:
- Lead and/or support new product development and launch.
- Develop evaluate and improve manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design materials fabrication and assembly processes.
- Manage capital equipment projects
- Manage Improvement Projects.
- Continuously review new technologies or processes to improve productivity/quality.
- Support of all operations in a safe manner achieving a zero accident environment.
- Meet/exceed all targets for quality productivity uptime ontime delivery and cost.
- Drive continuous improvement to achieve a World Class manufacturing environment throughsupport of Rittal Production System.
- Cohesively work with peers.
- Design and implementation of tooling fixtures and jigs for fabrication welding assembly and/or paint.
- Manage/Develop relationships with tooling/fixture/equipment vendors.
- Weekly updates for all improvement & equipment projects.
- Maintain personal Action Tracker and update weekly.
- Assist Maintenance in problem solving & troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment & process.
- Investigate recommend and justify capital equipment and process to support operations.
- Participate on and/or lead corrective action teams.
- Develop and implement OPM and PM checklists.
- Develop and implement work instructions.
- Organize and manage project meetings to communicate and track progress of action items.
- Actively participate in design reviews for ECN or new products.
- Respond to manufacturing feasibility requests in a timely manner.
- Attend production staff 1x1 and status meetings as required.
- Active participant in improving the Manufacturing & Engineering organization.
- Support budget development.
- Support an Open Door environment.
- Actively engage with peers & management in creation of positive workplace culture.
- Drive and/or support 6 S activities.
- Participate in benchmarking activities to support World Class manufacturing.
- Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Requires long durations on the manufacturing floor and/or long durations in the office at a computer. Stand walk bend twist and reach frequently throughout the work shift. Occasionally lift up to 25 50 pounds to waist level and up to 25 pounds above the shoulders.
Mental Requirements:
Work in a fast paced environment adapt to assignment changes easily ability to multitask learn office procedures and learn and use new software. Must be detail oriented; communicate effectively via oral and written communications with all levels of employees customers and vendors. Selfstarter willing to work through and seek answers to on going new requirements. Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
Safety Requirements:
Wear safetytoed footwear safety glasses with side shields hearing protection and additional personal protective equipment where required.
Direction & Decision Making:
Complete directives given either verbally or written make and assist in determining logical decisions.
Relationship:
Direct Contacts: Vice President of Operations Manufacturing Engineering Manager Manufacturing Engineering team members Maintenance Managers Supervisors Team Leaders internal and external vendors and customers.
Indirect Contacts: All other departments throughout the plant.
Knowledge & Experience:
- 4 year degree in Engineering Electrical Mechanical or Industrial studies or >5 years of experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in metal fabrication.
- Strong project management tools and examples of use.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to present to Executive Management.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to ready mechanical drawings.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with sheet metal fabrication welding powder coating and/or stamping
- Thorough understanding of Lean methodology
- Understanding of Six Sigma quality management tools such as 5Why FMEA Pareto analysis etc.
Working knowledge of:
- Microsoft office
- AutoCAD
- Inventor 3D
- SAP
- Time Study Collection and analysis
- Resistance Welding
- MIG/TIG Welding
- General Metal fabrication
- Microsoft Excel Advanced
- CNC Programming
- Assembly line layout development
- Assembly torque tooling design
Work Environment:
Must work in both office and plant floor environment
What we offeris an opportunity to be a part of a team that increases the optimization and efficiency of our Global Company. Our goal is to create a safe work environment that our customers can trust us to deliver quality products. We enjoy all the benefits of an international company quickly growing in the US.
Rittal LLC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.
If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability you may contact the companys Human Resources Department at.
This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE including Disability/Vets.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
