TITLE: Technical Improvement Engineer
REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Chemical Engineering degree preferred) or equivalent and 36 months experience OR High School Diploma and 6 years of experience in Process improvement Engineer, Technical improvement engineer and/or manufacturing and powder coating Technician.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Will accept any suitable combination of education, training or experience. Intermediate Microsoft Office; SAP; Knowledge of Siemens and/or Alan Bradley operating systems; 5S,root cause analysis, Shanin, standard work, waste reduction, flow, pull, value stream, TPM; Process improvement/continuous improvement; ISO 9001 and 14001 or relevant Quality system; Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
JOB DUTIES: Mainly responsible for the technical advancements and efficiency improvements for all of North America. Implement and manage standard work optimizations including facilitating training efforts through production floor leadership; Liaison with cross-functional teams across production to assist with the implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives; Audit and evaluate lean manufacturing initiative effectiveness; Promote and reinforce lean manufacturing; Make recommendations on process improvements/continuous improvements opportunities; Implement changes in process design; Manage multiple projects and update leadership on project progress on a weekly basis; Stay abreast of lean principles and best practices outside of the organization through external training and development opportunities; Provide ongoing learning & development opportunities for production employees and supervisors/team leads on lean processes; Liaison with other Engineers; Key input to FEMA, 5-why, fish bone and Shanin problem solving initiatives; Coordinate system improvement needs for Metallics North America operations; Key Metallics technical support resource; Stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and innovations; Provide assistance to maintenance and productions teams to evaluate and troubleshoot mechanical and system problems; Manufacturing technical improvements: Liaison with TDU and TCA systems and Mechanical Engineers; Develop improved production methods designs and automations; Own development and design of new machinery ensuring safety compliance; Creating and controlling layout of factory floor to ensure accurate documentation; Assist with training and developing staff with increase technical knowledge; Provide timely communication; Provide ongoing learning and development opportunities for production employees and supervisors/team leads on lean processes; Assist Factory Manager plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the operations of the production department; Determine adequacy of personnel, equipment and technologies used for operations; Other Project Management & Administrative service.
SALARY: $120,370 per year.
CONTACT: Send resume and references to:
Tiger Drylac USA INC,
suzanne.hallgrimson@tiger-coatings.com
No phone calls
Jobsite: St Charles, IL (Full-Time Position)
