Job Description

Basic Purpose of the Position

The individual in this position is responsible for developing and implementing lean manufacturing methodologies by identifying and eliminating waste in production to improve product quality, reduce lead times, and minimize costs. The ability to lead the application of these principles throughout Evapco’s production facilities and provide guidance to employ and maintain their effectiveness is essential.

Major Areas of Responsibility

• Work with Evapco personnel (shop and office) to develop a detailed understanding of current processes and opportunities for improvement.

• Collaborate with Product Development, Manufacturing Engineering and Production staff during the design phase of new products to promote design for manufacturing.

• Review shop efficiency and process data, identify improvement areas, present solutions, lead improvement initiatives, and validate results.

• Assist with the generation and improvement of standardized documentation for equipment and processes.

• Identify and present opportunities for process optimization and automation.

• Participate in process machinery design review meetings including Machine Risk Assessments.

• Ensure adequate process documentation exists to support equipment commissioning, startup, and production handoff to facilitate the training of employees.

• Design and optimize manufacturing facility layouts to improve workflow and minimize bottlenecks

• Work closely with production and maintenance staff to maximize machine up time by minimizing the impact of maintenance activities and tool changes.

• Support plant safety personnel with safety incident investigations and remediation.

• Ensure part and product quality requirements are documented and understood and that machine/process outputs conform to these requirements.

• Assist quality personnel with reviewing nonconformity data (internal and external) and implementing solutions to prevent recurrence.

• Support product costing initiatives as pertaining to fabrication labor and processes.

• Communicate and report study/analysis findings along with details to support investment justification/ROI.

Requirements

5-8 years of process engineering experience with focus on process improvement utilizing lean manufacturing principles and methods.

• Proven experience leading cross-functional project teams

• Understanding and experience conducting machinery risk assessments

• Strong data collection and analysis skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills including listening and speaking in a clear and concise manner in English.

• Superb technical writing skills

• Strong leadership skills and the ability to influence individuals at all levels.

• Exceptional time management skills and ability to multi-task.

• Collaborative thought and actions aimed at meeting key objectives

• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills

• Conflict resolution and diplomacy

• 2D AutoCAD proficiency, 3D modeling experience a plus

• Aptitude with Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project

• International travel will be required

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Manufacturing environment with both shop and office presence

• Intermittent standing, squatting, bending, pulling, and lifting throughout the workday

• Infrequent lifting of 50 lbs. or less

• Wear PPE when required – Manufacturing & Construction Areas

• Standard working hours are 8:30 – 5:00, Mon – Fri (some flexibility possible)

• Domestic and International travel will be required

Evapco’s Summary of Pay & Benefits

• Salary range consists of base pay and most recent profit sharing bonus amounts
• Medical, Vision, & Dental Insurance 
• Employee Stock Ownership Program – we are an employee-owned company
• Profit Sharing Bonus – which is paid twice per year 
• Pretax Savings & Investment Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Pay
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance equivalent to base salary, with option for Supplemental Life election
• Sick Leave 
• Long Term Disability