Plant Manufacturing Engineer II

Plant Manufacturing Engineer II - Equipment

On-site: Yes (1162 Holly Hill Rd Milford DE 19963 USA)

Travel Required: Yes

Department: Engineering

Description

POSITION PURPOSE

The Plant Manufacturing Engineer II Equipment is responsible for manufacturing related projects in areas that include but are not limited to equipment assessment and improvement process improvements safety and environmental issues information systems and lean practices. This position will also initiate lead and execute cost out projects that may include the preparation of Capital Expenditure Requests with financial justification for equipment repair new technology and/or processes. The individual shall demonstrate company values of Earning Trust Embracing Responsibility Showing Courage and Driving Innovation. The purpose for every position regardless of department or level can be summed up as doing the right thing in the right way.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Lead the identification and initiation of safety quality and productivity cost out projects. Develop detailed project plans and improvement projections to recommend a course of action to the Department Manager and Plant Leadership Team.

Benchmark research evaluate and specify technology and/or equipment for process improvement projects.

Implement new technology equipment or processes while tracking completion against the project plan.

Identify and lead while partnering with the maintenance department equipment refurbishment and upgrade projects to improve reliability throughput OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures).

Partner with the engineering maintenance and operations teams to improve Preventive Maintenance programs effectiveness driving a sustainable TPM culture.

Analyze significant equipment and process failures to determine the root cause and create action plans to mitigate future risk.

Support commissioning activities for all upgrade renovation and construction projects which may include but are not limited to operating procedures repair procedures energy isolation procedures PM tasks and critical spare parts lists.

Support train and mentor maintenance mechanics and machine operators on optimal machine function and service techniques.

Develop control plans for equipment.

Audit existing processes for conformance to standards.

Design and implement complex fixtures and tooling when necessary to support consistent and safe manufacturing processes.

Prepares Capital Expenditure Requests for equipment and process improvements. Maintains accurate cost out performance for the project.

Acts locally while thinking regionally by sharing and adopting best practices in manufacturing technology and processes.

Develop a deep understanding of manufacturing equipment.

Demonstrated commitment to safety and adherence to safety polices.

NATURE & SCOPE

The Plant Manufacturing Engineer II will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. This role is based in Milford DE. This position does not have direct reports.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

Education and Experience:

o Bachelor of Science in an Engineering discipline; Manufacturing Industrial or Mechanical preferred

o Minimum 5 years experience with metal fabrication equipment and process improvement

o Demonstrated hands-on and leadership experience executing projects

Systems Experience:

o Excellent skills in MS Office Suite specifically Excel Word and PowerPoint

o Demonstrated strong engineering skills including 2D/3D CAD design and GD&T experience

o Office365 experience and low coding strongly preferred

o CMMS experience preferred

Project Management Experience:

o Demonstrated project management skills and sound technical judgment

o Strong internal/external customer focus to drive successful project results

o Demonstrated leadership communication and collaboration skills

o Ability to influence negotiate and build consensus in order to make decisions to move projects forward

o Experience with change management methodologies preferred

Technical Experience:

o Knowledge/experience of electrical pneumatic and hydraulic systems preferred

o Knowledge of manufacturing technologies including sheet metal fabrication steel tube fabrication/bending welding coatings thermoforming controls automation and IoT preferred

o Hands on fabrication and/or operations experience preferred (Mills Lathes Grinders CNCs Welding etc.)

o Demonstrated proficiency leading and executing actions to correct machinery deficiencies yielding throughput and OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) improvements

o Experience identifying and implementing opportunities using the Five Lean Principles 5S and the Eight Wastes

Demonstrated competency with Root Cause Analysis and Problem-Solving techniques such as 5Y Fish Bone and A3

Experience with the FMEA process to eliminate and mitigate risk

o Experience with identifying and implementing cost outs for labor materials and overhead

o Demonstrated proficiency for data collection analysis presentation and decision making

Communication Experience:

o Effective written and oral communication skills

o Strong interpersonal skills

o Ability to work on a wide variety of projects and communicate effectively with key stakeholders

WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. While performing this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 60% of the time. Physical work is required up to 25% of the time. This position requires occasional lifting up to 50 pounds and travel up to 10% of the time.

Travel Required

Yes. Up to 10%