Rheem Manufacturing · 9 hours ago
Process Engineer II
Fort Smith, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expRheem Manufacturing is seeking a Process Engineer II to enhance plant operations through engineering solutions. The role focuses on implementing process improvements and supporting manufacturing projects to boost efficiency and quality in production.
EnergyManufacturing"Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)"Industrial ManufacturingOil and Gas
Responsibilities
Perform capacity analysis, suggest changeover improvements, and specify new tooling
Suggest improvements with a lean focus
Complete implementation of process changes and improvements, and manufacturing facility projects. Support Factory Master Plans as necessary
Support day-to-day operations using tools of the engineering discipline
Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations
Apply various technical problem-solving techniques to evaluate recommended manufacturing improvement strategies and programs
Investigate, develop, and implement solutions to production bottlenecks and stoppages in production considering such factors as safety, ergonomics, quality, and cost
Investigate and analyze design, drawing, and engineering change orders for such factors as necessity for change, practicality, and economy of manufacture and determine plan of action necessary to control change
Initiate justifications, issue engineering procedures, order materials, and follow through to completion projects based on cost reduction and product or plant improvement
Clearly and effectively, present ideas and problem solutions to department heads and plant management
Analyze and plan manufacturing space, equipment, tooling, personnel and time requirements for the manufacture of current or new products
Analyze operations, processes, and manufacturing sequences to make improvements and reduce operating time and cost
Develop requests for approval of expenditures – capital, expense, and purchase requisitions
Develop, organize and lead plant level cross-functional project teams including personnel from Engineering, Quality, Materials/Purchasing, and Production (salaried and hourly)
Lead Lean teams, Kaizen events, capital improvement projects, and 5S events
Qualification
Required
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or related field with 3+ years of continuous improvement engineering experience within a manufacturing environment, or an Associate's Degree in related field with 5+ years of continuous improvement engineering experience or High School Diploma or equivalent with 7+ years of continuous improvement engineering experience
3+ years of related work experience
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Excellent analytical, problem solving, and leadership skills
Strong computer skills
Preferred
Experience with Oracle ERP
Experience with Toyota Production System is a plus
Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), AutoCAD, Pro-E
Technical knowledge of refrigeration field
Company
Rheem Manufacturing
Rheem Manufacturingis a manufacturer of heating, cooling, water heating, pool and spa heating, and commercial refrigeration systems.
10001+ employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Peel
President and CEO
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Alan Machuga
Executive Vice President Technology, CTO
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