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Original Job Post

UFP Industries · 3 days ago

Regional Production Engineer - Factory Built

Hillsboro, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Manages all aspects of the installation of capital projects and follows up as required.

Identifies and researches opportunities for productivity and safety-related improvements.

Troubleshoots plant productivity issues as required.

Maintains up-to-date knowledge of related machinery and equipment for possible operational applications and assists plants in machinery/equipment specification.

Procures approved and specified M & E as assigned.

Conducts machinery safety and guarding audits as required.

Conducts safety start-up checklists for new installations.

Evaluates plant manufacturing processes utilizing tools such as waste walks, value stream mapping, 5S, setup reduction, TPM to help identify areas of waste and opportunities for improvement.

Works with site personnel to help coordinate the CI training and project activities.

Acts as a conduit for sharing successes, key learnings, and other CI information.

Teaches, coaches, mentors all levels of employees on CI and Lean manufacturing principles.

Advises plants regarding availability and potential application of idle assets.

Reviews activities and goals periodically to ensure contribution to overall goals and objectives.

Monitors assigned plants compliance to Company policies and procedures as they relate to the Manufacturing environment.

Prepares various reports as required.

Performs other duties as required.

Qualification

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Required

Bachelor's degree in an engineering-related discipline or equivalent

Working knowledge of manufacturing operations

Demonstrated working knowledge of Lean principles including: 5S, Kanban, standardized work, process flow, value stream mapping, setup reduction, and Visual Factory

3 to 5 years of experience in related areas

Experience and knowledge of UFP's organization, culture, and product lines

Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing, and speaking

Ability to successfully interact with all organizational levels and the public

Ability to apply business math to manufacturing processes, organize, and prioritize work

Great analytical, problem-solving, and mechanical skills/aptitude

Ability to manage several activities/projects at once, organize and prioritize work, meet deadlines, prepare plans, goals, and budgets

Ability to be mobile in the work environment and travel as required

Ability to use a computer and proficiency in the use of MS Office and other business and engineering-related software (AutoCAD)

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Demonstrated skill in leading projects and other people

Demonstrated skill in improving processes