Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly Projects and Process Improvement
Core
Lead the development and implementation of safe, lean, capable, and cost-effective manufacturing processes for current and future Assembly operations, supporting New Capital Introduction projects and major process improvements.
Role type
Manufacturing Engineer (Assembly Projects and Process Improvement)
Builds
Large diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains, and key engine systems for power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, and Cat machine applications.
Domain
Heavy Equipment Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering
Required skills
Lean manufacturing principles, structured problem solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC), cross-functional collaboration, project leadership, equipment and tooling specification, process flow and layout design, risk assessment (PFMEA), data analysis for variation and bottleneck identification, supplier coordination, safety and quality control implementation.
Preferred skills
Experience with New Capital Introduction projects, knowledge of automation and new manufacturing technologies, ability to translate production needs into practical equipment solutions.
Technologies
PFMEA, Control Plans, A3, 8D, DMAIC, Lean tools (visual management, line balancing, mistake-proofing), process flow documentation.
Responsibilities
Lead Manufacturing Engineering activities for equipment replacement, capacity, safety, quality, and process improvement projects; benchmark existing processes to identify gaps and opportunities; document current-state and develop future-state manufacturing concepts and layouts; develop process requirements and technical specifications for equipment and tooling; coordinate with suppliers to select manufacturing solutions; manage project plans, schedules, budgets, and validation activities; facilitate cross-functional design reviews; implement engineering controls to reduce risk and support safe production; monitor project performance and lead corrective actions.
Seniority
Mid-level to Senior, hands-on IC