Manufacturing Engineer I (Byhalia) at ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corporation in Byhalia, Mississippi

Job Description:

What we expect

The first 3 letters in workplace safety are Y-O-U!TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer I- Programming in Byhalia, MS.This role will research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Research, design and develop optimal, cost-effective processes and methods in accordance with specifications and quality standards using LEAN principles.


• Support SQDC and participate in Rapid Improvement Events.


• Prepare facility layouts as needed.


• Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes.


• Conduct time studies of production to develop standard work for production cells and to create and maintain SOPs.


• Process ECOs & MCOs for new and improved products.


• Manage moderate to large capital projects including writing capital requests and installation of new equipment.


• Monitor quality discrepancies, identify trends and investigate quality problems and implement corrective actions.


• Develop and maintain SOP's and Standard Work for assigned operations.


• Interfaces with Product Engineering, Logistics, Operations and vendor.


• Performs work that varies in difficulty while applying fundamental concepts, practices and procedures under supervision with limited responsibility.


• Order tooling and fixtures needed in assigned department.


• Resolve quality issues including field complaints, warranty issues and defective parts.


• Work with Procurement to conduct make/buy analysis for all new parts.


• Prepare cost estimates for Accounting.


• Maintain routings and associated effecitivity dates in SAP


• Create and update Work Instructions for Routing Operations


• Maintain critical item master data in SAP including mfg lead time, lot size, order multiple, cycle time, setup time in SAP

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field is required.


• One to Three years' engineering experience in a manufacturing environment required.


• Knowledge of fabrication and machining required.


• Demonstrated effective decision-making skills are required


• Demonstrated ability to work well with others required.


• Must possess strong effective verbal and written communication skills.


• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite required


• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and SolidWorks preferred.


• Demonstrated knowledge of high mix/volume manufacturing methods, procedures and cost-reduction techniques using Lean manufacturing tools: including 6S, Value Stream Mapping, Standard Work, Pull Systems, Cellular Manufacturing and Kaizen events.

What we offer