Kimball International - Jasper, IN
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time
Jasper, IN
Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers
About the position
The role involves providing technical expertise and guidance to enhance operational performance within a manufacturing environment. The position focuses on managing plant layout, operational costs, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to Lean Manufacturing principles.
Responsibilities
- Manage plant layout and flow.
- Determine/manage operational costs on the shop floor.
- Assist in determining labor costs for products.
- Play an active role in the pilot run process for all new product introductions and/or enhancements.
- Proactively communicate across the organization about business issues and opportunities.
- Familiarize with all manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, upholstery, etc.).
- Utilize Lean Manufacturing principles effectively.
- Participate in kaizen program activities for the Process Team and assist the Product Team during program implementation.
- Gather and verify Sequence of Events (SOE) times.
- Perform time studies and factor in 100% productivity.
- Identify non-value added tasks in processes and develop solutions to eliminate them.
- Assist in the physical movement of small plant assets during a kaizen program including machines, equipment, inventory, racks, and small tools.
- Work with Operation Method Sheets (OMS) when necessary.
- Act as data input owner for process, work content, BOM, TQC.
- Initiate Engineering Change Requests for SOE process, procedure, and time-related items.
- Assist in the coordination and implementation of continuous improvement activities.
- Support Production and Engineering ideas by sharing information and upgrading existing machines, facilities, and support systems.
- Monitor all requests for new or realigned processes to ensure continuity and cost feasibility while adhering to Lean Principles and Methodology.
- Perform justification on proposed new assets.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Industrial Engineering (BSIE) preferred.
- 1-2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.
