Spherion is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer for our client's manufacturing facility located in Sidney, OH. In this position, you will manage and coordinate the implementation of batching and converting process improvements. This results in daily operation efficiency improvements within the plant environment. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer provides technical knowledge in the troubleshooting of operational problems within the facility, works with the operational team to improve plant-manufacturing efficiencies, and provides support in the continuous improvement process of finished goods produced within the business. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer also provides support for smooth and timely introductions of new and modified packages.
Essential Functions
The essential accountability of this position is to design and execute projects in support of business needs and objectives.
Provides daily technical support to operations staff in the troubleshooting of equipment and processes in an FDA-regulated environment.
Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
Resolves deviation reports concerning product or material with plant personnel including maintenance personnel to direct equipment adjustments.
Distributes product/part drawings to appropriate plant personnel.
Manages the delivery process of equipment modifications within the manufacturing environment.
Works with the project team to investigate and implement equipment and process changes to expand and develop the business.
Initiates and implements improvements to current equipment to increase efficiency and optimize manufacturing costs.
Provides technical assistance to plant maintenance in the modification of plant equipment.
Maintains current knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, and prepares capital requests and cost justifications to support recommendations.
Prioritizes and implements schedules for assigned projects using appropriate planning methods and facilitate project implementation.
Serve as a facilitator coach for teams during Kaizen events and follow up to assist supervisors to sustain work improvement.
Prepares final equipment specification package and equipment shakedown, qualification, and verification test procedures for new and modified packaging equipment.
Creates Capital Asset Requests (CAR) for the purchase of new equipment and facility improvements. The CAR process includes calculating the cost of new equipment and justifying the purchase by calculating savings and efficiency in a formal written document.
Implements cost benefits through equipment improvements resulting in more efficient packaging operation. Active participation in competitive product and value analysis programs to suggest and follow through on new opportunities.
Works across departmental lines to establish and develop equipment suppliers, which will continually contribute new and improved packaging converting ideas.
Ensures that new and existing equipment is compliant with all applicable government regulations (e.g. DOT, EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)
Assists in the development of long-range and short-range capital expenditure programs and prepares the necessary capital project analyses to support site capital plans.
Leads the development of packaging process improvements, which improve plant efficiencies.
Actively participates in plant cost savings, safety, and quality activities.
Maintains current technical knowledge in the engineering field.
Project Management Skills.
Provides Accounting with NPD support.
Travels to support suppliers as required.
Performs other similar duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
Bachelor's degree in manufacturing / Industrial Engineering or related field from a four-year college or university. Five+ years related experience and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prefer knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies and a proven track record with application.
Experience:
Minimum of 5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in a high-speed, cGMP environment.
Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Prior experience with major equipment relocations including start-up, debugging, and validation execution.
Good communications skills - must be able to develop specifications, proposals, RFPs, and presentations and communicate effectively within the organization, both laterally and vertically.
Working knowledge of "AutoCAD" or equivalent CAD systems, MS Project, and MS Office.
Results-oriented, hands-on individual, with the ability to lead sub-groups, task forces, or teams to effectively solve machinery problems ranging from simple (slight modification/addition of single component) to complex (total re-design) on high-speed, high-volume machinery.
Ability to analyze, design, plan, and manage equipment installations.
Preferred Skills
Inquisitive personality and willingness to work outside of their comfort zone.
Proven ability to manage a project from start to finish.
Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques and Problem-Solving techniques.
Experience with mentoring less experienced employees or students in a technical area
Lean manufacturing / Six Sigma background
Working Relationships
Reports to Plant Manager
Key relationships internally will include:
Work Environment
Some travel may be required.
Work on night shifts and weekends may be required to support business needs.
Exposure to health risks or conditions that may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.