Value/Productivity Engineer

VALUE/PRODUCTIVITY ENGINEER

 

Grand Prairie Metal Manufacturing Facility has an immediate F/T position for a Value/Productivity Engineer.

 

? Responsible for Baseline to solutions, Value engineer of existing product line.

? Identify, develop, lead, and implement process improvements (cost take out projects) driving increased efficiencies and productivity with the supply base and affected plant facilities.

? Responsible for leading Kaizen and Integrated Cost Reduction events with the suppliers and plant facilities.

? Responsibilities will also include working with our manufacturing plant facilities to test and approve alternate materials identified for cost savings and participating in supplier system assessments and part qualifications.  **This will require out of state travel occasionally.**

? Train team members to ensure that those affected understand the scope and impact of the project and their various roles in its successful implementation.

?  Focus on productivity improvements by working with internal personnel and suppliers to minimize waste, reduce material costs and maximize quality.

?  Review, analyze determine best production sequences to optimize quality flow.

Job Requirements:


? Degree in Mechanical, Industrial or related engineering discipline, with 3-5 years of practical experience with value based engineering, cost reduction, design optimization and process improvement.

? Strong statistical and analytical skills.

? Knowledge of lean manufacturing, establishing and maintaining 5-S, Kanban, material flow analysis, value stream mapping and other lean tools in a manufacturing/sourcing setting.

? Technical knowledge of steel, aluminum, and stainless steel  with "hands on" approach to project completion.

? Strong project management skills initiative and follow up. Excellent communication skills with a wide range of people from customers to shop floor to upper management.

? Good presentation skills and professional skills.

? Aggressively pursues established goals and objectives

? Strong PC database skills proven ability to lead Kaizen and cross-functional teams to effective results.

? Superior teamwork skills Results Oriented Ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines. Other Beneficial traits 

?  Commitment To Task ?able to organize schedule tasks  with effective time management skills.

? Spoken and written communication skills: 

(Able to clearly present information and listen well)

? Decision making and problem solving skills: 

(Able to take action in solving problems with realistic understanding of the issues)

? Organization and Planning- Able to organize and  schedule tasks with effective time management.

? Team Building- Able to work with people and build group commitments to goals.

?  Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Microsoft software.

 

Fax resume to (972) 660-5254 or e-mail to HRTX@win-holt.com .