Follett Denver is a proud member of the Middleby Corporation family of companies. It manufactures high-quality stainless steel products for various industries, including healthcare, oil and gas, agriculture, construction, marine, hospitality, and food service. Specializing in solutions for ice storage, ice transport, and ice dispensing, innovative ice machines, ice and water dispensers, ice and beverage dispensers, and medical-grade refrigerators and freezers for the food service and healthcare industries. Kloppenberg, a brand of Follett Denver, brings innovative, highly efficient products to the market.
Job Summary:
Develop and maintain process and documentation standards for manufacturing systems. Provide training and establish consistent compliance with these standards. Design and install production processes to support new products. Manage safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity metrics to promote continuous improvement. Employ structured problem-solving methods to resolve quality issues. Plan and manage simultaneous, complex manufacturing projects.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Develop and maintain process and documentation standards for manufacturing systems. Provide training and establish consistent compliance to these standards.
Direct the activities of less experienced engineering personnel.
Represent the manufacturing organization in meetings to plan and coordinate work.
Recommend design approaches considering customer specifications, product or component performance requirements, and manufacturing processes.
Utilize 3D CAD tools (Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD, Solid Works) to develop work instructions, assembly fixture concepts, and 2D shop floor layouts.
Provide instructions to fabricate and assemble product prototypes, manufacturing process equipment and fixtures, and engineering test frameworks.
Perform engineering analysis and feasibility investigations for new or improved product or component design concepts.
Assist with product introduction training.
Design the layout of equipment, materials, and workstations for maximum efficiency.
Establish labor standards and calculate staffing requirements and production standards.
Select, justify, purchase, install, and validate new capital equipment required for new or improved manufacturing processes.
Support the development of qualification test plans and procedures to assure that the performance and reliability of assembled products meet objectives.
Develop manufacturing methods to promote efficient, cost-effective staff and facility utilization.
Review production schedules, engineering specifications, customer orders, and related information to support production activities.
Understand product specifications and apply statistical methods to determine manufacturing standards and establish quality objectives. Minitab experience preferred.
Evaluate the precision and accuracy of production and testing equipment.
Understand engineering drawings and design language. Apply this knowledge to process design and quality issues.
Lead structured problem-solving efforts to resolve supplier, manufacturing, and field service quality issues.
Recommend methods for improving performance to safety, quality, delivery, inventory, and productivity objectives.
Develop product improvements for existing products and qualify product changes via the Engineering Change process.
Plan and manage large, complex manufacturing projects.
Accomplish simultaneous projects. Resolve conflicting project requirements and priorities.
Provide estimates of resources and time required to meet objectives.
Provide technical and other progress reports as required.
Support other Follett departments with technical documentation and troubleshooting as required.
Analyze, understand and implement industry best practices.
Conduct on-site technical visits. Review and evaluate equipment, processes, and systems.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Education:
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical field.
Experience of 10+ years in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Exposure to lean manufacturing, 5S, and kaizen principles is preferred.
Experience in cross-functional product development teams.
Team leadership experience and active participation in Kaizen events.
Experience justifying, purchasing, and qualifying capital equipment.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Self-motivated with excellent organizational, planning, and time management skills.
Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
Detailed ERP system knowledge and experience is preferred.
Physical Requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
Prolonged periods of standing
Ability to travel
Occasional lifting of 25 pounds.
Travel: Moderate travel as required in the performance of job duties, including travel between Follett business locations and to attending meetings/training as requested
Travel Requirements:
Moderate travel, approximately 20%, as required to perform job duties.
Requirements include travel between Follett business locations and attending meetings or training outside the company.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
If you are a results-driven individual, we invite you to join the team. Apply now and be part of an innovative company.
Follett Denver is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EOE/M/F/Vets/Disabled) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.