What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Improvement Engineer position at METTLER TOLEDO?
Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
The Process Improvement Engineer evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing lean tools and concepts applied to product design, materials, parts, fabrication processes, tooling, production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards. What you will do:
- Champion and leverage Lean Manufacturing culture on the shop floor in the design and execution of new manufacturing processes, methodologies and equipment layouts to improve overall equipment effectiveness
- Develop, maintain, and train on manufacturing work instructions utilized across production, of all product models, production lines, and warehouse activities
- Support/Lead manufacturing and operational cost savings initiatives and kaizens with support of other departments such as manufacturing, engineering, continuous improvement, sales, and others as required
- Provide daily tactical support to Manufacturing and other operational functions related to the shop floor through continuous monitoring, interaction, and direct support request
- Act as a liaison between Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and manufacturing, and serve as the leader to resolve any challenges that arise in the manufacturing process
- Create an efficient, effective, and dependable set of processes focusing on the elimination of waste in all areas of the company
- Work with leadership teams to define the current and future state Value Streams to plan and prioritize continuous improvement activities
- Provide leadership / mentoring / training to the manufacturing team on the use and practice of Lean methodology and tools (VSM, 5S, Kaizen, SMED, Design for Lean", MDI, etc...)
- Optimize work center layout, space requirements, material flow and process to improve productivity and eliminate waste
- Work with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient and repeatable production methods
- Work as a key driver of change within manufacturing, supporting /cross functional decisions by communicating changes to employees and helping them to learn, understand, adjust and grow with the business's Lean transformation manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes
- Optimize the bench strength in automation
- Implement the CAD to CAM changes
- Support new material set up, by creating as well as, updating existing production related master data such as routings and work center setup/design
- Development of tools and Jigs through design platforms such as AutoCAD / Inventor
- Ability to create tools, jigs and PokeYokes utilizing 3D printing technology
What You Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering required.
- Minimum 2- 5 years experience in Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or relevant Engineering experience
- Ability to reach out to and work with other teams as required through self-motivation and understanding of End-to-End process implications
- Ability to create and analyze processes including development & monitoring of performance metrics associated with those processes
- Knowledge of manufacturing, warehousing, and other supporting supply chain processes
- Automation Strength
- CAD to CAM implementation experience
- Proven experience and understanding of Lean concepts such as Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, , Just-In-Time (JIT, Kanban, Standard Work, Root Cause Analysis (RCA, Poka-Yoke, Heijunka, Takt Time, Visual Management, Waste (Muda) Identification, Continuous Flow, Value-Added vs Non-Value-Added Activities, Gemba Walks
- Fluent computer skills in Microsoft Office based programs
To be eligible for this position, you must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring any employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. This includes CPT, OPT, F-1, J-1, H-1B, or any other employment-based visa.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching - all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave policies
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards
- A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment
About Mettler Toledo
Equal Opportunity Employment
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.