Operations Engineer

The Klein Leadership Program (KLP) is a 12-month accelerated development program designed to identify and develop high-potential future leaders. KLP is built for individuals who are energized growth-minded adaptable and eager to challenge themselves. We seek self-starters who pursue opportunities embrace feedback and are committed to continuous learning and leadership Operations Engineer is part of an accelerated program designed to develop and prepare individuals for a successful career in manufacturing leadership. The Operations Engineer will operate through various Manufacturing functions to gather the necessary skills to improve operations. This position will provide manufacturing engineering support and direction analyze manufacturing difficulties to identify and correct root causes and monitor capacity levels and equipment effectiveness to ensure timely delivery of products.1. Provide manufacturing engineering support direction and follow up in the areas of machine availabilityand performance/quality inspection sheets work instructions cost per unit/cost per hour and thedevelopment of new tooling or fixtures.2. Analyze manufacturing difficulties to determine root cause and define corrective and preventative actionsin support of ongoing operational activities. Partner with the Quality Maintenance and Operations groupsas needed for support.3. Continuously monitor and maintain appropriate capacity levels of all critical machine assets. Effectivelycommunicate to management actions that need to be taken as a result.4. Support the timely delivery of products within the cost and quality specifications through effective use ofproduction activities.5. Coordinate work group activities schedule work and assign machines in order to meet manufacturingschedules increase overall equipment effectiveness achieve takt time (required pace of product to meetdemand) and reduce lead time.6. Analyze and review operating methods procedures on a continuous basis to develop and implementimprovement strategies. Maintain visual scheduling methodologies to drive collaboration in problem solving.7. Review regular production reports and follow up with the appropriate supervision regarding anyproductivity scheduling labor material equipment processing issues to ensure maximum utilization ofresources and ontime delivery.8. Coach mentor and work with manufacturing teams in the delivery of current and new productintroductions.9. Work safely to prevent onthejob injuries by following Company and OSHA safety rules andregulations understanding machine safeguards recognizing and reporting safety hazards wearingrequired PPE (personal protective equipment.10. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of Date: June 2027QualificationsBachelors Degree in Engineering or a related field is required. Basic knowledge of tooling design methods and machine tool programming is required. Working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES) is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint) and CAD software. Must possess excellent planning organization leadership presentation decisionmaking analytical and oral and written communication skills. Ability to create meaningful relationships with support functions (Purchasing Quality Engineering APQP Product Group etc.) to effectively succeed as a Demand RequirementsOccasionally required to stand walk or sit; use hands to grasp handle or feel objects tools or controls; use fingers to touch pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.