About the position
The manufacturing Engineer will lead and support structured problem-solving activities in the plant to address safety, waste and productivity concerns as well as identifies opportunities in the plant for improvement and take action to address them. This position is located in Mt. Pleasant, IA. Lead capital investment projects from scope definition through implementation in support of plant strategy and direction. Communicate with suppliers of equipment to determine correct equipment for applications and also as needed to support troubleshooting of existing equipment. Lead, initiative and support projects aimed at standardizing best practice approaches and sharing lessons learned. Utilize experience and lessons learned to identifying gaps in the plant processes for project execution and implementation. Identify opportunities in the plant for improvement and take action to address them. Support continuous improvement related to the key KPIs in the plant. Support implementation of safety, production, productivity, and quality initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Lead and support structured problem-solving activities in the plant.
- Address safety, waste, and productivity concerns.
- Identify opportunities for improvement in the plant.
- Lead capital investment projects from scope definition through implementation.
- Communicate with suppliers to determine correct equipment for applications.
- Support troubleshooting of existing equipment.
- Standardize best practice approaches and share lessons learned.
- Identify gaps in plant processes for project execution.
- Support continuous improvement related to key KPIs.
- Implement safety, production, productivity, and quality initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or relevant field.
- 3+ years of professional experience.
- Methodological competence in the field of Engineering.
- Legal authorization to work in the U.S.
Nice-to-haves
- Cross-functional experience in engineering, quality, production or CBS.
- Experience working as part of a project team.
- Experience leading a project team.
- Experience in rubber and/or plastic extrusion.
Benefits
- Robust Total Rewards Package
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Tuition Assistance
- Employee Discounts, including tire discounts.
- Competitive Bonus Programs
- Employee 401k Match
- Diverse & Inclusive Work Environment with 20+ Employee Resource groups.
- Hybrid Work
- Employee Assistance Program
- Future Growth Opportunities, including personal and professional.
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