Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent 

 

 

About Heraeus Electro-Nite

How do steel makers save energy and become more sustainable? How do foundries become more efficient and optimize their processes? Heraeus Electro-Nite (HEN) provides solutions for the molten metal industry. We lead the market with our innovations since the 1950s. As a global company with 25 locations and approximately 4,000 employees worldwide, we are committed to the sustainable growth of our teams and sites.  
Heraeus Electro-Nite, headquartered in Houthalen (Belgium), is part of the Heraeus Group. The Technology Group delivers world-class quality in the areas of Metals & Recycling, Healthcare, Semiconductor & Electronics and Industrials. As one of the top 10 family-owned companies in Germany, Heraeus employs around 15,200 employees in 40 countries.  

 

Position Summary:

Evaluate work processes to determine strategies and programs which provide greater productivity and efficiency of production functions by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities:

Project management for the design, fabrication, and installation of automated machinery and processes.

Establish, implement, and maintain a quality process program throughout the plant in accordance with quality standards advocated by the company (including: all applicable ISO 9000 processes and procedures, etc.)

Provide technical support for production area staff. Improve production through the implementation of new processes and equipment.

Create assembly drawings of equipment, fixtures & electrical diagrams using AutoCAD.

Create & update OMS documents as used in the manufacturing process.

Troubleshoot highly automated equipment or machines that are used on the floor for production. Identify root causes and implement action plans in collaboration with machine technicians.

Provide training and guidance regarding equipment issues to operators and machine techs.

Overlook TPM measures and structure. Create and oversee maintenance tasks.

Respond to feedback and improvement suggestions from operators about safety, processes, machines, fixtures, and other equipment.

Utilize LabView, OEE Reader, e-VSM, etc. as tools with data acquisition and analysis.

Oversee the installation and startup of new equipment and initiate any modifications, as they become necessary

Qualifications

MUST BE AUTHORIZED TO WORK IN THE US WITHOUT REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.

Minimum Education: BS degree in Manufacturing, Automation, Industrial Engineering or related field and at least 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.

Must have ability to run/author own projects regarding line balancing and standardized workflow.

Must have machine troubleshooting experience.

Must possess a working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.

5S and Six Sigma experience required.

Previous experience working with high-speed automation and value stream mapping required.

Must possess strong statistical analysis skills using Minitab.

Previous experience working on projects to improve efficiency and achieve cost savings.

Ability to tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Must be proficient in AUTOCAD and possess strong PC skills including the Microsoft Office Suite; primarily Excel and Word.