Manufacturing Engineer II

If you’ve ever wondered what owning your own business is like, just ask an Employee Owner of Chatsworth Products (CPI). Better yet, become one! CPI has an immediate need for a Lean Manufacturing Engineer II in CPI’s Round Rock, Texas location.

As a CPI Lean Manufacturing Engineer II you will occupy a key role in working with and for a company that builds the physical infrastructure that powers, protects and secures the world’s digital technology. Day to day you will be responsible for developing and re-engineering manufacturing processes through Lean methodologies to ensure quality, cost and efficiency requirements are met.   You will promote culture changes using JIT, VSM, Kaizen, Setup Reduction and TPM/OEE in a hands-on role.  The Lean Manufacturing Engineer II works with moderate follow-up from management.  The role contributes to identifying and prioritizing future projects and can assist in implementation from manufacturing handoff and process control.

You will provide manufacturing support and promote process improvement. You will troubleshoot problems with production and takes corrective actions; research the purchase of equipment or upgrades to existing equipment.  And you will control the release of new processes, materials, and automation to production.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Supports ongoing growth and cost reduction by contributing in Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping Events and Lean training as needed.
2. Development of Standard Work and an Escalation Process.
3. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to achieve production and quality goals.
4. Comfortable presenting data and financial analytics to leadership.
5. Development and Promotion of Flow in both manufacturing and administrative processes to eliminate waste.
6. Supports a lean, high-performance culture that encourages continuous improvement at all levels of the organization.
7. Generates Process Flow diagrams of assigned production work-flows.
8. Determines and controls all critical manufacturing process control parameters though documentation and equipment regulations (software).
9. Monitors and improves the efficiency, output and safety of manufacturing processes through observations and measurements as well as data collection and interpretation from technical and operating personnel.
10. Generates monthly operations reports, KPI’s and works with the Engineering Manager to evaluate against objectives, operating costs and project management status.  Makes adjustments in plans based on variances.
11. Provides Engineering service to the shop floor and other departments.  Works with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and Production Control and Maintenance personnel in resolving production problems.
12. Assists in training the Manufacturing departments set-up and operational personnel as it relates to the proper set-up and use of tooling and equipment.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Assists with efforts in keeping our manufacturing data current and accurate in ERP.
2. Active participant on Safety Committees.
3. Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Core Competencies:

• Ethics, Values, Integrity & Trust - Adheres and acts in line with CPI core values.
• Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses high level of skill, knowledge and ability in assigned functional area.
• Safety – Complies with company safety rules and regulations.  Takes a proactive approach to identify and eliminate safety hazards.
• Customer Focus - Gives high priority to customer satisfaction.
• Interpersonal Skills - Uses diplomacy and tact.  Uses collaborative skills.
• Action Oriented & Adaptability - Takes initiative; acts promptly; is proactive.
• Ownership & Accountability - Proactively models, guards and demonstrates all of CPI’s core values.
• Priority Setting, Planning & Organizing- Uses resources effectively and efficiently.
• Problem Solving & Creativity - Uses logic and methods to solve problems with effective solutions.  Develops new and unique ideas.
• Listening, Informing and Written Communications - Practices attentive and active listening.  Shares information.  Presents ideas and facts clearly and effectively in writing.

Technical Competencies:

• BS in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or other applicable field, or equivalent.
• Minimum of three (3) years of applicable and diversified experience in a manufacturing facility, preferably in a metal fabrication environment.
• Experience/implementation of lean manufacturing initiatives, and continuous improvement activities.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety requirements preferred.
• Strong aptitude for problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and ERP systems.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be willing to travel domestically 5-25%.
• Lift up to 25 lbs.

As a CPI, Lean Manufacturing Engineer II, you will also enjoy the unique benefits of becoming a CPI Employee Owner. These include having an equal share and stake in the company’s success and revenue—whether through annual profit sharing, vested ownership shares or a long list of standard benefits that remind our Employee Owners they’re valued, respected and trusted to help guide the company’s future.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled