Engineer - Manufacturing II

What you will do

Role:

You will drive measurable performance improvements in a transmission gear and shaft machining area by identifying and eliminating losses in Availability, Performance, and Quality. The role focuses on optimizing existing processes, strengthening standard work, and developing operator capability through hands-on coaching and problem-solving.

You will gain hands on experience in various aspects of machining such as automation of flow, robotics, in line automated gaging for quality control. We seek a motivated individual with excellant communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for people-oriented processes with technological innovation. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead OEE improvement activities on established machining lines, targeting cycle time, downtime, speed losses, minor stoppages, scrap & rework losses.
• Facilitate structured Kaizen events and daily continious improvement in collaboration with operators, maintenance, quality, and production leadership. 
• Implement counter measures and verify effectiveness through data, reports and follow up.
• Reduce internal quality losses using structured problem solving tools (5Why, 4M, 5W1H, Ishikawa)
• Train, teach & coach operators to consistantly perform to the defined process standards. 
• Strengthen process capability by improving setups, tooling strategies, gage methods.

Required skills:

• Technical Proficiency: Familiar with machining technologies & willingness to learn new platforms.
• Communication: Excellant verbal and written communication skills. 
• Detail Oriented: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with others. 
• Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Problem-Solving: Strong problem solving skills and the ability to think critically. 

Desired Soft Skills:

• Willingness to learn: Eagerness to learn and adapt to new processes and technologies. 
• Self-Driven: Ability to take the iniative and work independently.
• Time Management: Strong time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• Empathy: Ability to understand and address the needs and concerns of employees.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 7 years of experience in machining manufacturing (CNC machining preferred), ideally gears, shafts, or similar precision components.
• Demonstrated experience improving OEE and reducing losses in a production environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean/Kaizen principles and structured problem solving (A3, 5 Why, Pareto).
• Ability to coach and influence operators and cross-functional teams on the shop floor.
• Comfort with data: interpreting production/quality data, building simple dashboards, and verifying improvements.

Ready for the next move?

•    If you want to make a real impact in your career, the transportation business is where you want to be. We look forward to meeting you.