Manager, Process Engineering

Work Mode: Onsite

Location:  Onsite - Kohler, WI

Opportunity

Under the direction of the Manager, Cast Iron Engineering, employ a program of continuous manufacturing process improvement designed to meet divisional objectives and improve the competitive position of the organization.  Primary areas of focus for this position are quality improvement, cost reduction, IT solutions, implementation of Lean Manufacturing systems, and the development of process and material control systems.

Specific Responsibilities

• Lead, coordinate, and implement process and quality improvements.  Analyze present manufacturing operations and implement improvements to methods, equipment, layouts, etc. that streamline operations, improve quality, and reduce costs.  Develop performance measures or auditing devices to ensure improvements are successful and permanent.
• Lead cost reduction efforts through FMV savings tracker, coordinating deployment of process engineering team, Continuous Improvement and Quality teams as necessary to complete targeted projects.
• Develop, coordinate and implement information technology solutions throughout the division.  Analyze present manual data collection processes and propose and implement automated and semi-automated data collection solutions.  Proposed, develop and implement automated interfaces with SAP, SAS, Ignition etc. to minimize data entry and improve data accuracy. 
• Develop, document, and implement a robust material and process control system.  Identify process control points.  Determine the material and process data to monitor, identify the best method to measure, set control limits, and determine response plans.  Partner with the Quality and Production teams to enforce adherence to the system.
• Support/lead higher-level efforts including long term strategy, sustainability, and capital planning for the division.
• Supervision of the process engineering team, coordination of their individual projects, and support in their respective areas.

Skills/Requirements

• Four-year degree in engineering, management or related technical field, with a solid understanding of management systems, statistics, quality systems and process improvement methodologies.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing, engineering, quality or related technical environment.  Minimum of 2 years of successful supervision of an engineering, production or technical team.
• Proven experience in developing and driving change through continuous improvement and/or quality systems.  Proven experience in influencing and implementing these changes and improvements.

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The salary range for this position is $113,000 - $143,950. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location.  Available benefits include medical, dental, vision & 401k.

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