Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Plastics

Company Description:

 

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

 

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively create, design, and/or manage any or all aspects of the plastic injection molding manufacturing processes in New Knoxville.
• Work closely with other manufacturing functions such as production control, quality engineering, purchasing, safety, environmental, and manufacturing management to develop and implement solutions consistent with the goals of the Company
• Develop and mentor other Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians while providing technical direction and leadership.
• Lead improvements to plastic injection molding operations through manufacturing engineering analysis of existing operations compared to future requirements based on safety, quality, capacity, cost reduction, technology advances, and/or risk avoidance opportunities.
• Lead or contribute to the product introduction process.  Activities will vary depending on project size, structure, and phase but may include: cost estimation, suggestion and evaluation for design for manufacturability, process investigation, schedule development, make-vs-buy analysis, prototype manufacture, etc. 
• Review production problems as they are identified and implement robust solutions. 
• Develop, implement, and update documentation and training.

 

Requirements

• Four-year Engineering degree OR a two-year Engineering degree with seven years of work experience is required OR no degree with 16 years of relevant experience along with a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must have valid driving privileges.
• Occasional travel with overnight stays (0-5%).
• Requires good organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to support and mentor Manufacturing Engineers, Process Technicians, Supervisors, and others.
• Strong hands-on troubleshooting skills specific to plastic injection molding processes.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills and be able to lead the discussion, meeting, project, etc., and communicate across all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to lead cross-functional teams and manage small to medium projects.
• Technical skills and training such as plastic injection molding processing knowledge, CAD layout, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), process capability theory, and statistical process control are preferred.

 

Work Authorization:

 

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

 

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

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