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Manufacturing Engineer

RPM International

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Columbus, GA
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Job Description

As posted by the hiring company

Job Overview:

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor and lead large capital project teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Safety
    • Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the Plant manager and shift supervisors. Activities include resolution and communication regarding safety issues. 
    • Execute on scheduled PHA’s and JSA’s.
    • Proactively monitor area and remediate potential safety issues.
    • Use DAKOTA software as a tool for compliance and environmental, health and safety. Use the tool to report incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
  •  LEAN Culture
    • Active participant in MS-168 Management Operating System.
    • Develop and execute upon “standard work” activities.
    • Continuous Improvement champion promoting and driving the “Small K” program.
    • Conduct “GEMBA Walks” daily. Use walks as the primary means of education and communication of expectations. 
    • Improve productivity through elimination of non-value-added activities. Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to Improve productivity and eliminate waste.
    • Maintain and continually improve the plant layout and flow.
  • Computer Software
    • Must be proficient in using 3D CAD and Adobe Photoshop software’s  
      • 3D CAD
      • Adobe Photoshop
      • Microsoft Applications
  • Product Quality
    • Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output.
    • Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality critical product specifications and process parameters.
    • Must be proficient at equipment. Tooling, and process troubleshooting and design.
  • Project Management
    • Must be capable of successfully managing multi-million dollar projects on time and on budget. 
    • Manages and coordinates large equipment installations and process implementations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET Accredited university  

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

  • Two to four years related experience and/or training 

 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

 

 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

  • Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality
  • Knowledge of applied statistics
  • Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem solving methodology.
  • Knowledge of SAP systems
  • Microsoft Suite of Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.