The Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for leading the measurement and analysis of manufacturing processes, developing processes and related tooling, implementing standard operating procedures, driving continuous improvements in the factory, implementing new technologies, leading and supporting long term initiatives, teaching best practices for engineering and factory execution, and mentoring more junior members of the Manufacturing Engineering Team. The Senior Manufacturing Engineer's scope of responsibility covers the end-to-end production process (material preparation, assembly, testing, and shipment preparation) as well as the interaction of the factory with external departments.
Responsibilities

• Process Development:

• Lead the design, implementation, and measurement of manufacturing processes
• Document and train operators on SOPs to drive efficiency and consistency
• Prioritize process flexibility to accommodate rapid and diverse product turn-over

• New Product Introduction:

• Work with NPI Engineers to ensure factory is ready for new products
• Perform DFM and PFMEA on new products
• Assess new technology, customer, and product requirements
• Ensure factory is ready for changes
• Provide technical expertise for Manufacturing Engineering on next generation of products

• Factory Automation

• Identify opportunities for automation within current and future factory processes
• Support implementation of automation solutions by setting requirements and validating design directions
• Drive the programing/training of automated solutions
• Prepare new products for automation

• Technical Mentorship

• Mentor Engineering Team on best practices
• Work with leadership on establishing internal metrics of success
• Define the criteria required for assessing project value
• Assist in determining whether projects are worth pursuing
• Guide engineers in defining project justifications

Requirements

• Master's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent

• OR Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or equivalent with 2 years of relevant experience

• Minimum of Six Sigma Green Belt Certificate
• Experience with factory simulation software, FlexSim preferred
• Experience with assembly automation technologies
• Familiarity with ISO 9000 standards
• Experience with and passion for Continuous Improvement, Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma methodologies
• Capability to apply technical expertise in changeable and varied scenarios
• Problem solving skills with an emphasis on collaboration and flexibility
• Analytical skills, including the ability to mine data to draw meaningful conclusions
• Familiarity with Data Analytics best practices and querying raw data sets
• Strong verbal and written communications skills
• Ability to simplify complex issues for diverse audiences
• Ability to consolidate information from numerous sources into a plan/direction for the organization
• Experience with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, and Word)

About ZT Systems
At ZT Systems, you'll get to do work you are proud of alongside smart, passionate people. Every day, there are opportunities to collaborate with the best in the industry to design, build, and deliver impactful solutions to world-class customers. Along the way, you will gain hands-on experience in a face-paced environment that's challenging, rewarding, and career-defining.
A culture built around our values we work hard and think fast. We view challenges as opportunities-to do better, push harder, and be faster than we were the day before. When we fail, we learn from it and move on together. And when we succeed, we use the momentum to go even further. We create value with everything we do, building the foundation of today-and transforming the future of tomorrow.
Join ZT Systems and help us build technology infrastructure that connects the world.
What We Offer
When you join ZT, you'll enjoy a range of world-class, inclusive employee benefits designed to grow with you and our company. From competitive compensation to 401K matching to comprehensive health & wellness programs and tuition reimbursement, ZT Systems offers industry leading benefits packages for eligible employees designed to help you get the most out of life.
ZT Group Int'l. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. ZT Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.