Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Manufacturing Engineer

About Rensa

Rensa Filtration is a family of companies dedicated to air filtration. By investing in innovation and the people who drive it, we manufacture, market, and distribute best-in-class solutions in the United States and Canada that keep environments safe and industries thriving.

What We Do

• We improve the environment - making indoor and outdoor environments cleaner by eliminating process contaminants through superior products and media.

• We drive innovation in air filtration – by investing in the people and companies that develop the solutions that today’s world demands – to bring those innovative products to market so that our customers can bring maximum value and safety to the facilities and businesses they serve.

POSITION TITLE:

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for all aspects of process improvement, project implementation and overall technical knowledge and troubleshooting.

The Manufacturing Engineer ensures the day-to-day administration of the manufacturing process flow and process efficiency is handled efficiently and effectively by taking timely action to resolve requests, manage routine systems configuration and maintenance, respond to business questions, and perform root cause analysis of any issues.

ESSENTIAL POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Be a leader of change, develop and implement Continuous Improvement projects using the Lean Manufacturing methodology.
• Ensure lean principles and process controls are being continually utilized.
• Engage core teams in order to lead specific improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process work instructions, standard work documentation and quality controls.
• Analyze existing industrial engineering techniques and develop recommendations for changes to working methods that will minimize costs, and waste, increase yields and productivity, and improve the quality and consistency of final products.
• Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets.
• Support equipment upgrades from purchase through installation.
• Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment.
• Drive Process Improvement / Cycle Reduction initiatives and drive productivity improvements via process changes or improvements.
• Conducts studies to determine the most efficient sequence of operations and workflow and recommends methods for maximum utilization of production facilities and personnel.
• Apply statistical methods and perform mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements, and production standards.
• Ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Identify and reduce product quality issues caused by process variation.
• Support the quality function through integration of QC documentation and Manufacturing methods Instructions, support Corrective Action Request system.
• Lead high impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased productivity in the production floor.
• Participate in weekly cross-functional production and quality sessions and track / drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issues.
• Facilitate goal development, planning, and monitoring progress performance.
• Optimization of manufacturing processes according to standardized framework and procedures.
• Design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience with Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering or Quality Engineering.
• Experience in Manufacturing process improvement.
• Experience in root cause analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Project management skills and experience.
• Knowledge and experience of manufacturing/operational process(es) and their continuous improvement through application of Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and/or other proven methodologies.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at a time.