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Actalent Manufacturing Engineer in FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia
Description:
The Lean Manufacturing Engineer II is an excellent problem solver who leads process, quality systems, and related continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing and warehousing operations. The role also works with the company’s suppliers, vendors, and partners to improve costs, quality, and service related to raw materials and operating supplies. The Manufacturing Engineer leads continuous improvement events, teaches CI tools, and is a key leader of CI activities across the operations department, and occasionally in other areas of the business.
We are looking for someone who can:
Take their engineering experience and create new product manufacturing with process documentation and training. Self-sufficiency and a strong sense of job ownership are essential to this position. The perfect candidate would actively participate in problem solving and continuous improvement initiatives
You’ll love this job because:
It’s creative and will allow you to increase our product offerings to our customers.
You’ll work with a great team of operations folks.
Responsibilities:
Participates in daily management (DM) and drives immediate RCA/CM by working closely with employees. A champion of the DM process.
Reduces cost by eliminating waste in all areas of operations, including manufacturing, warehousing, and other areas as assigned.
Designs equipment and methods for production and implements using Lean methodologies.
Develops capital equipment, including justifications, project plans, implementation, and results audits.
Teaches and leads others to learn and use lean/CI principles. Participates in Kaizen events. Leads kaizen events once certified.
Supports Item/BOM/Shop Router development and product costing activities.
Assists with design of scheduling systems using pull system, one piece flow, TOC and other lean methodologies.
Develops Kanban and oversees material management methodologies. Achieves inventory turns, stock outs and related goals.
Ensures standard work and other process documents are followed, maintained, and improved.
Accomplishes at least 8x annual salary in cost savings to company through process improvement, productivity, and quality gains, raw materials, supplies improvements, and general waste reduction. Documents improvements and quantifiable gains.
Assist VP of Operations and Sr. Staff with improvement projects and Strategy Deployment items. Leads SD action plans from time to time.
Assists with KPI reporting and data analysis to identify improvement opportunities. Leads action plans to improve KPIs in assigned areas.
Cell design. Optimizes use of floor space as measured by revenue generated per square foot and other metrics.
Assists team leaders in problem solving and improvement projects as assigned.
Ensures company safety, government compliance, and regulatory requirements are met for produced and warehoused products.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills:
Manufacturing engineering
Process engineering
Continuous improvement
Lean manufacturing
Six sigma
Project management
Solidworks
Machining
cnc
Qualifications:
BS degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
Minimum of 7-10 years of progressive manufacturing engineering accomplishments in a lean/CI environment.
Lean certifications and SME Certifications a plus
A solid understanding of lean/continuous improvement principles, and a track record of developing and implementing lean business processes. Experience with international supply base a plus.
Experience Level:
Intermediate Level
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
Hiring diverse talent
Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.