TITLE:  Manufacturing Engineer Project Management

ENVIRONMENT:  Industrial Manufacturing

LOCATION: Morgantown, PA

REPORTS TO:  Vice President of Engineering

COMPENSATION RANGE:  Very competitive package

DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:   B.A. or BS

CITIZENSHIP:  Must be a U.S. Citizen or Green Card Holder and able to work for any U.S. Employer Without Sponsorship

RELOCATION PACKAGE:  Yes

BENEFIT PACKAGE: Yes

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:  5-7+ Years

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE:  4+ Years

QUALITY EXPERIENCE:  Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kazan, 5S or similar quality programs would be a solid plus

NUMBER OF POSITIONS AVAILABLE:  One

• POSITION SUMMARY: The Manufacturing Engineer Project Manager will develop, implement, and maintain safe, optimal, and cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods according to product specifications and quality standards. This role will also recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods, and controls.
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• DETAILS OF THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY
• Supports research, design, and the development of safe manufacturing processes, including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Consult with stakeholders to determine functional and spatial requirements of new structures or renovations and prepare information regarding design, specifications, materials, equipment, estimated costs, and construction time.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of the facility's property, buildings, and equipment.
• Supports and may lead the manufacturing launch of new/revised products, including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Designs, develops, tests, and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery, equipment, and refrigerated insulation processes for safely manufacturing truck bodies and components.
• Prepares capital projects for new equipment and processes.
• Safely launches machines, processes, methods, and/or tooling technologies with >99% effectiveness.
• Documents lessons learned and communicated among the Manufacturing Engineering discipline.
• Provides technical process expertise for plant and supplier quality issues.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
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• MUST HAVE:
• Experience managing manufacturing startup projects, including scope development, business case analysis, execution, and closeout.
• Proven track record of successfully completing manufacturing projects on schedule and within budget.
• Ability to think strategically and plan projects over a 6–12-month horizon.
• Experience with existing manufacturing technologies, including, but not limited to, welding, joining, metalworking, and manual assembly; certification in a field is a plus.
• 5+ years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment, 4+ years of work experience in a comparable industry.
• A Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering is desired.
• Experience with factory automation, maintenance, and integrating engineering designs into production - highly desirable.
• Practical Lean principles experience with proven success using the tools.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, MS Project, AutoCAD, Minitab.
• Proven ability to facilitate change and knowledge of lean tools and techniques.
• Strong leadership experience and strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution; Green Belt certification, Black Belt a plus.
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