Manufacturing Engineer

Edgewell is a global team of over 6,000 visionaries, doers and makers. Our secret is people, and we have an inspiring and collaborative global force of them. Our portfolio of over 25 brands touches lives in more than 50 countries by making useful things joyful. Together, we reimagine good mornings and endless summers, strive for more sustainable ways to beautify and bond, and do it all with not only confidence but determination.

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Manage and coordinate the implementation of batching and converting process improvements.  This results in daily operation efficiency improvements within the plant environment. The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical knowledge in the trouble shooting of operational problems within the facility.  Work with the operational team to improve plant-manufacturing efficiencies and provide support in continuous improvement process of finished goods produced within the business. Provide support for smooth and timely introductions of new and modified packages. 

 

PRINCIPAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide daily technical support to operations staff in the trouble shooting of equipment and processes in an FDA regulated environment.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. 
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. 
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. 
• Resolves deviation reports concerning product or material with plant personnel including maintenance personnel to direct equipment adjustments. 
• Distributes product/part drawings to appropriate plant personnel.
• Manage the delivery process of equipment modifications within the manufacturing environment.
• Work with project team to investigate and implement equipment and process changes to expand and develop the business.
• Initiate and implement improvements to current equipment to increase efficiencies and optimize manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical assistance to plant maintenance in the modification of plant equipment.
• Maintain current knowledge of Lean Manufacturing methodologies, prepare capital request, cost justifications to support recommendations.   
• Prioritize and implement schedules for assigned projects using appropriate planning methods and facilitate project implementation. 
• Serve a facilitator coach for teams during Kaizen events and follow up to assist supervisors to sustain work improvement. 
• Prepare final equipment specification package and equipment shakedown, qualification and verification test procedures for new and modified packaging equipment.
• Create Capital Asset Request (CAR) for the purchase of new equipment and facility improvements.  The CAR process includes calculating the cost of new equipment and justifying the purchase by calculating savings and efficiency in a formal written document. 
• Implement cost benefits through equipment improvements resulting in more efficient packaging operation.  Active participation in competitive product and value analysis programs to suggest and follow through on new opportunities.
• Work across departmental lines to establish and develop equipment suppliers, which will continually contribute new and improved packaging converting ideas.
• Ensures that new and existing equipment is compliant with all applicable government regulations (e.g. DOT, EPA, FDA, OSHA, etc.)  
• Assist in the development of long range and short-range capital expenditure program and prepare the necessary capital project analyses to support site capital plans.
• Lead the development of packaging process improvements, which improve plant efficiencies.
• Actively participate in plant cost savings, safety and quality activities.
• Maintain current technical knowledge in the engineering field.
• Project Management Skills.
• Provide Accounting with NPD support.
• Travel to support suppliers as required.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

 

PROCESSES:  

• Non-Woven Production
• Sanitary Process Systems – Liquid
• Liquid Filling
• Flow Wrapping   

 

RESULTS EXPECTED:

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