Description
Power Secure is hiring a Continuous Improvement Engineer-II/III for our Durham, NC facility. This is an on-site role and can be filled at the lower level, if necessary.
The Continuous Improvement Engineer is responsible for improving manufacturing and business processes with the use of lean manufacturing techniques. Ensure the Methods of Manufacturing (MoM) are being implemented on the shop floor so that goals are met and to target labor hour reduction, improve quality and safety, and to drive efficiency. You will collaborate and be the liaison with other team members within all levels of the organization. If the position is filled at the CIE-Level III, you will lead Continuous Improvement (CI) Projects and ME efforts that will focus on improving process efficiency, cost, safety, and quality.
Responsibilities:
Provide support to the shop floor on all manufacturing processes
Analyze product design for best MoM and ensure it is being implemented at the shop floor
Assist Manufacturing Engineers with best Bill of Materials (BOM) structures
Study production process and machines requirements
Collect process and product data to analyze and identify trends and areas of opportunities and strategies for improvement
Creation and training on standard work
Lead Kaizen Events and other Lean activities
Give training on new products, MAI's, MoM and all other ME tools
Along with floor supervisors, identify process improvement and labor efficiency in the assembly
Develop and design new tools and/or equipment that will help with process efficiency
Determine and implement Facility/Cell Layouts
Educate people on lean and manufacturing engineering tools and processes
Use lean and brainstorming tools such as Root Cause Analysis, PFMEA, VSMs, Gap Analysis, Fish Bone Analysis, etc.
Lead and manage more complex and technical projects. Present to upper management the project's results and cost
Collaborate with other engineers, production supervisors, suppliers, etc.
Provide guidance to more junior MEs
Minimum Qualifications:
Engineering degree- preferably Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
Six (6) or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in the assembly of generator sets, switchgear, and/or metal fabrication equipment
Demonstrate strong leadership, communication, organizational and delegation skills
Demonstrated problem solving skills - using Engineering and Lean Manufacturing experience and techniques
Project Management skills
Positive attitude. Set goals and drives results
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications and experience with computer database systems, such as Visual Manufacturing and CAD Software.
Results-oriented, able to maintain positive relationships with all levels of staff.
About Us
PowerSecure, a Southern Company subsidiary, is a leading provider of innovative energy solutions to electric utilities and their industrial, institutional, and commercial customers.
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We invest in high-value and cost-effective benefits for our employees. Our benefits package includes:
Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance coverage
Competitive pay and a matching 401 (k) plan
Vacation, Company Holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO- personal and sick days)
Flexible Spending Accounts/Health Savings Account
Wellness Incentive Programs
Employee Referral Program
Tuition Reimbursement
PowerSecure is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. This position is not open to third party recruiters.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)Operating Company: PowerSecure
