Milsco LLC · 17 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Jackson, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
7+ years expMilsco LLC is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead their manufacturing engineering and maintenance teams. This role focuses on driving operational excellence, safety, quality, and productivity improvements while overseeing new manufacturing processes and capital expenditure projects.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Drive a culture of continuous improvement through use of Lean and Six Sigma concepts and practices; conduct Kaizen events, Value stream mapping, line balancing, mistake proofing, TPM, 7 wastes, and 5S
Develop, justify, and manage the annual capital expenditure budget (CapEx) for machinery, tooling, and infrastructure upgrades
Lead large-scale automation projects, including planning, installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
Identify process improvement initiatives and execute projects to improve safety, quality and productivity cost savings
Optimize plant layouts, material flow, and process workflows to eliminate waste
Establish and maintain standard work instructions, labor standards, and process documentation
Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Provide technical troubleshooting support to production to minimize downtime
Track and report project statistics, timelines, budgets etc
Coordinate with other plant departments including: Operations, Quality, Sales, and Human Resources
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Seven (7) years of experience in Engineering; including supervision
Drive a culture of continuous improvement through use of Lean and Six Sigma concepts and practices; conduct Kaizen events, Value stream mapping, line balancing, mistake proofing, TPM, 7 wastes, and 5S
Develop, justify, and manage the annual capital expenditure budget (CapEx) for machinery, tooling, and infrastructure upgrades
Lead large-scale automation projects, including planning, installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
Identify process improvement initiatives and execute projects to improve safety, quality and productivity cost savings
Optimize plant layouts, material flow, and process workflows to eliminate waste
Establish and maintain standard work instructions, labor standards, and process documentation
Implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) practices to increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE)
Provide technical troubleshooting support to production to minimize downtime
Track and report project statistics, timelines, budgets etc
Coordinate with other plant departments including: Operations, Quality, Sales, and Human Resources
Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm and a sense of urgency
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
Preferred
Lean Manufacturing experience, certification preferred
Robotics and or automation, PLC and CAD experience preferred
Previous experience in assembly manufacturing using lean methods to improve flow
Previous experience with polyurethane foam products preferred
Company
Milsco LLC
You’ll find Milsco seats on many of the world’s most recognized brands.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Lara (Soltis) Davis
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