Manufacturing Engineer

Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States

• Category: Manufacturing Engineering

Description

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Your tasks

Value Stream Support in the role of Manufacturing Engineer.  Support the start of production of RSB Bim in LCD.  Develop and implement projects to support the Value Stream targets in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Costs.

Operational Processes: Support the Value Streams as required to meet company targets related to Safety, Environment, Quality, Delivery, i4.0 and Costs. Review, improve and initiate operational processes using lean tools, continuously documenting said processes. Work on the initial machine specification and procurement with purchasing and external suppliers. Set-up and actively support the preventive maintenance process for equipment and connections. Total support and ownership from concept through running production.

Process Documentation & Planning: Review, create, and update documentation related to the machines and equipment as per the requirements. Lead and actively participate in FMEAs. Develop training documents and work instructions to support operations and technicians.

Operations Support: Monitor and support all issues regarding operations on real time demand. Understand and solve process interruptions and document all operational issues. Support the electrical and mechanical technicians in their daily work to resolve such operational issues. Lead and implement quality (e.g., Shainin, 8D), cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.

Cost Reduction:  Develop cost reductions through process improvement based on BPS (lean) guidelines.  Plan and execute changes caused by new suppliers, materials, requirements.

New Products: Support the Time To Market team to bring new products to market, and procure the needed equipment to make it.

Your profile

BS degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engr. or 8 years experience

High level of teamwork and self-initiative.

Machinery procurement experience

Ability to teach and work with all levels of the organization.

Ability to coordinate and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a dynamic environment.

Effective root cause analysis and problem identification / solving skills.

Discipline and consistency regarding adherence to established company standards, policies, and procedures.

Experience using lean manufacturing principles.

Willing to occasionally travel nationally and internationally for training and supplier visits as required.

Good written and oral communication skills including presentations.

Experience in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated ability to work in a highly dynamic organization.

Good interpersonal project management skills.

Ability to clearly summarize and recommend alternative ideas addressing complex issues.

Working knowledge of prints, schematics and equipment documentation to support problem solving, process improvements, problem solving, etc.

Ability and willingness to learn and comprehend new technology related to robotics, drives & controls, digital printing, etc.

Hands on Electro-Mechanical experience in robotics, drives and controls. Preferred: experience in Bosch Rexroth Controls and Drives, as well as painting, printing, and packaging technology

Highly organized self-starter and use good judgment.

Strong analytical skills.

Technical detail-oriented.

Active team player

Company

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Bosch

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. It employs roughly 360,000 associates worldwide (as per April 1, 2015). The company generated sales of 49 billion euros in 2014.* Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 440 subsidiary and regional companies in some 60 countries. Including its sales and service partners, Bosch is represented in roughly 150 countries. This worldwide development, manufacturing, and sales network is the foundation for further growth. In 2014, Bosch applied for some 4,600 patents worldwide. The Bosch Group’s strategic objective is to create solutions for a connected life. Bosch improves quality of life worldwide with products and services that are innovative and spark enthusiasm. In short, Bosch creates technology that is “Invented for life.” 

The company was set up in Stuttgart in 1886 by Robert Bosch (1861-1942) as “Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering.” The special ownership structure of Robert Bosch GmbH guarantees the entrepreneurial freedom of the Bosch Group, making it possible for the company to plan over the long term and to undertake significant up-front investments in the safeguarding of its future. Ninety-two percent of the share capital of Robert Bosch GmbH is held by Robert Bosch Stiftung GmbH, a charitable foundation. The majority of voting rights are held by Robert Bosch Industrietreuhand KG, an industrial trust. The entrepreneurial ownership functions are carried out by the trust. The remaining shares are held by the Bosch family and by Robert Bosch GmbH.