Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer

Who is Habasit? Habasit is the global leader in the manufacturing of lightweight conveyor belting.
Our slogan “Solutions in Motion” defines us; we are a provider of world class power-transmission and conveying solutions.
At Habasit, we understand that a global leader is only as good as the people who represent it, and we are always searching for the right people to keep us in motion.
We are looking for ambitious individuals, leaders, and students who are ready to help move us forward.
If you have a can-do attitude and want to join a world-class organization, read on and apply today! We offer an attractive place to work and personal development in an empowering work culture.
You will benefit from the expertise and opportunities of a solid global group of companies and the reputation of its products.
Things you should know about Habasit’s opportunities: Competitive Salary Excellent health insurance benefits which includes a bundled medical + dental package 401(k) program with up to 6% company match (at 100%) Tuition reimbursement (with Manager approval) Gym membership reimbursement Employee Assistance program Referral bonus SUMMARY The Manufacturing Engineer/Continuous improvement engineer provides production support for manufacturing process and technical drawings.
The ME/CI Engineer assists in developing and implementing continuous improvement tools across the organization.
At the manager’s discretion, the ME/CI Engineer works independently within established procedures associated with the specific job function.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Support the vision, mission and guiding principles of the company Observe applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental rules and guidelines Use appropriate personal protective equipment Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment policies and safety policies Create graphical representations of special and standard customer order requirements Provide timely resolution of product, process, and equipment problems in the form of root cause analysis and creative short- and long-term solutions.
Develop, test, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products that will reduce product variability, increase yields, reduce operating costs, and increase productivity.
Discuss changes in design, method of manufacture and assembly, and drafting techniques and procedures with staff and coordinate corrections.
Review project instructions and specifications to identify, modify and plan fabrication requirements and assembly Observe, receive, and otherwise obtain information from all relevant sources.
Review technical documents to plan work.
Ability to interface with manufacturing, marketing, quality assurance, vendors and customers.
Confer with technical personnel to prepare designs or operational plans.
Provide information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Enter, transcribe, record, store, or maintain information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Evaluate designs or specifications to ensure quality.
Recommend technical design or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, or performance.
Consult with end users regarding problems in accessing electronic content.
Conduct needs assessments to identify document management requirements of departments or end users.
Implement electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution systems in collaboration with other information technology specialists Plan and establish sequence of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization Collect, analyze, and summarize data findings and make recommendations to improve customer satisfaction and/or process/product/personnel performance Document operational procedures.
Eliminate interruptions to operations by providing clear documentation/drawings for manufacturing completion Source, create and repair tooling for production equipment QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required – Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Required – Minimum of 7 plus years of experience in Metal, Plastic, and Fabric fabrication/production, assembly, slitting, machining, and distribution.
Required – Six Sigma Black Belt Certification Required – Competency with the ability to teach others Lean Manufacturing techniques Required – Competency with Lean Manufacturing techniques Required – Competency with Automation Design Required – High Competency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, CRM Applications PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand.
The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
The employee is occasionally required to walk and sit.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop and/or kneel.
The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds, with assistance if necessary.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.