Manufacturing Engineer II

- Mid Level

Greenwood, MS

About the position

The Manufacturing Engineer II is responsible for providing production support as well as managing multiple moderate to highly complex projects. Individuals in this position will provide project management and necessary technical direction to assure successful and timely production concerns/issues resolved.

Responsibilities

• Support production operations through troubleshooting problems, supporting maintenance, and ensuring equipment is in control.
• Work on continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, including any skills as related to project management and vendor relationships.
• Utilize statistical process control to define problems and present quick applicable solutions to key stakeholders to implement change.
• Create and update operational method sheets (OMS) and related documentation and ensure they are current, accurate and understood by the team.
• Understand manufacturing quality systems and how to implement corrective actions and 8D's.
• Lead projects by working with cross functional resources to develop and implement new manufacturing processes and automated solutions for Service Operations.
• Compile information and data to utilize in determining a business case for manufacturing operations.
• Responsible for the completion of assigned operations projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines.
• Track project schedule to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Consistently visualize entire scope of a project with minimal guidance.
• Identify project risks and implement risk reduction plans.
• Participate in Kaizen and project engineering within the facility.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Minimum 3+ years experience in manufacturing processes.
• Supervisory experience helpful.
• Proficient in Microsoft office platforms (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, PowerBI, etc).
• Proficient in Microsoft Visio/Lucid flow charts.
• Proficient in AutoCad.
• Ability to create Standard work, layered process audits, time observations/line balancing.
• Experience successfully managing medium-high complexity projects.
• Must possess a high level of Operations aptitude.
• Excellent problem-identification and resolution skills.
• Ability to work hands-on with the equipment if needed.
• Statistical data analysis, risk analysis, flow layout and other related engineering tools.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, time management and interpersonal skills.
• Must have high level of self-initiative and have proven 'start-to-finish' project management skills.
• Computer knowledge and skills required.