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JBT Corporation Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Chalfont, Pennsylvania
JBT Corporation AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of JBT Corporation to provide equal opportunity for qualified persons and not to discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law at the JBT Corporation location to which this application is submitted. In addition, as a Federal Government contractor, JBT Corporation is an affirmative action employer. If you require accommodation during the application process, please contact the local Human Resources department. EOE-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities If you have a disability or impairment that prevents you from completing the online application, please seek the assistance of your local employment services agency. JBT maintains active relationships with local employment services agencies, and they have pledged their support in assisting any applicant needing help in applying. To find information on agencies throughout the United States, please go to www.careeronestop.org You may also call Megan Meagrow at 844-286-4524 if your disability or impairment prevents you from applying online. NOTE: Do not use this number unless you need assistance because of a disability or impairment. The personnel attending this phone line will not be able to give you a status update regarding your application and will not be the individuals making a decision regarding your employment. Manufacturing Engineering Manager US-PA-Chalfont Job ID: 2024-12921 Type: Regular Full-Time # of Openings: 1 Category: Manufacturing Support & Management JBT Corporation Overview
Join a world class organization with an entrepreneurial work environment and innovative spirit!
JBT Corporation's Automated Systems business is a leading global supplier of automated, self-guided vehicle systems to the automotive, food & beverage, hospital and consumer product manufacturing industries. With offices in the United States and Europe, we are one of the world's leading producers of automated vehicle systems.
We have an opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to join our team in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Responsibilities Purpose:
Provides technical assistance in the manufacturing, assembly, and testing of Automated Guided VehiclesAGVs. Provides support for and guides Operations by understanding, promoting, and applying Lean principles. Works with management as well as staff in Production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to meet company objectives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages Manufacturing Engineering Department Oversees a team of Manufacturing Engineers who are responsible for providing engineering guidance through the assembly and testing of AGVs Works closely with Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality to provide immediate corrective actions to design and supplier issues. Owns JIRA Production Project for documenting issues which arise during production and testing. Participates in Daily Gemba Meetings to report on status of builds. Works directly with assembly and test teams to meet production metrics, including OTD, cost and quality, by providing mechanical and electrical guidance, as necessary. Participates in design reviews. Develops work instructions to standardize manufacturing and assembly processes Works directly with engineering to develop standardized products considering factors such as: Design for Manufacturability DFM Serviceability Quality and accessibility of technical documentation Cost Standard operation times Participates in Continuous Improvement Activities Works with selected plant management on how to develop a Lean mindset and Lean oriented processes to improve efficiency and standardize work. Recommends product and process improvements to im rove cost, quality, and timing. Recommends tools and tooling to improve quality, ease of manufacturing and reduce assembly time. Develops visual controls to reinforce processes. Provides input on the production floor layout.
Requirements: Knowledge, Skills and Traits:
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Mechatronics Engineering, or Technology Ability to read, interpret and prepare applicable technical information including wiring harnesses drawings, electrical schematics, assembly drawings and fabrication drawings Understands and can troubleshoot hydraulic circuits Experience with AutoCAD and/or Creo or other solid modeling software package Experience in one piece flow, Cellular manufacturing, Lean Enterprise Ability to support the direction of the business with actions and attitude Creates and maintains a positive, collaborative, and inclusive work environment Promotes a can do attitude Loves RCI! Exposure to assembly, metal fabrication, finishing, welding equipment and processes Exposure to wire harness assembly and panel building
Experience: 5 years of experience in manufacturing. Experience in manufacturing of industrial equipment is preferred Experience in an ISO 9001 environment is a plus. Experience with MRP systems is a plus. Management, supervisory, or leadership experience is preferred.
Responsibilities/Demands: Supervisory Responsibility:
Directly supervives 2-4 Manufacturing Engineers. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizations policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Schedules overtime and vacation and completes performance appraisals.
Financial Responsibility: Responsible for reviewing and approving expense reports for direct reports. Oversees capital project for improvements to the production facility.
Work Environment: Time is split between manufacturing and office environments. Travel to PA office/manufacturing site or customer sites may be required.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Qualifications What we offer: * Opportunity for growth in a booming industry material handling automation * Transparent leadership team -- business goals and objectives regularly communicated through monthly meetings * Casual work environment * Company culture of continuous improvement * Competitive salary and benefits -- medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and disability * Benefits begin your first day of employment * Generous education reimbursement benefits * Robust retirement benefits with company match * Vacation, sick, and holiday paid time-off
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