Manufacturing Engineer

Tremco Construction Products Group brings together Tremco CPG Inc.’s Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions; Tremco Barrier Solutions Inc.; Dryvit, Nudura and Willseal brands; Prebuck LLC; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada and PureAir Control Services, Inc. Altogether, Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America.

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities are broad and include safety, product quality, process control, productivity improvement, and development of a LEAN culture. The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to spend a significant amount of time on the floor and lead large capital project teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety
  • Assume a leadership position at the facility in partnership with the Plant manager and shift supervisors. Activities include resolution and communication regarding safety issues. 
  • Execute on scheduled PHA’s and JSA’s.
  • Proactively monitor area and remediate potential safety issues.
  • Use DAKOTA software as a tool for compliance and environmental, health and safety. Use the tool to report incidents, near misses, and non-conformances.
•  LEAN Culture
  • Active participant in MS-168 Management Operating System.
  • Develop and execute upon “standard work” activities.
  • Continuous Improvement champion promoting and driving the “Small K” program.
  • Conduct “GEMBA Walks” daily. Use walks as the primary means of education and communication of expectations. 
  • Improve productivity through elimination of non-value-added activities. Apply Engineering principles and methodologies to Improve productivity and eliminate waste.
  • Maintain and continually improve the plant layout and flow.
• Computer Software
  • Must be proficient in using 3D CAD and Adobe Photoshop software’s  
    • 3D CAD
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Microsoft Applications
• Product Quality
  • Work to maximize equipment efficiency and quality for output.
  • Assist in the training of operators with a focus on quality critical product specifications and process parameters.
  • Must be proficient at equipment. Tooling, and process troubleshooting and design.
• Project Management
  • Must be capable of successfully managing multi-million dollar projects on time and on budget. 
  • Manages and coordinates large equipment installations and process implementations.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET Accredited university      

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

• Two to four years related experience and/or training 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:  

• Six Sigma Green Belt
• Six Sigma Black Belt preferred.

 OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Understanding process variance and the resultant effects on Quality
• Knowledge of applied statistics
• Ability to perform problem analysis utilizing problem solving methodology.
• Knowledge of SAP systems
• Microsoft Suite of Software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to work with employees at all levels of the organization

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Incumbent must be able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach, climb, balance, kneel, talk, hear, and lift up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS:

The Company offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to health insurance, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) Savings and Trust & Plan with company match, Company Pension Plan, Performance Based Bonus/Commission, and continuing education.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.