Production Engineering Manager Jobs in North Carolina

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Continuous Improvement Manager

As an Industrial Engineering Technician, you will drive improvements multiple lines, in ELDS in Pinetops, North Carolina, USA.

Your focus will be on the improvement of production processes of the Factory, to optimize cost, quality and on-time delivery of products, defining & improving the working-phase sequence of the production process in line with material and investment budgets, focusing on the development of new methods, fixtures, workstations, flowing systems, etc.

The role reports to the Production Engineering Lead.

The work model for the role is: onsite #LI-onsite

This role is contributing to the Electrification Distribution Solutions division in Pinetops, NC.

You will be mainly accountable for:

• Focus on keeping 3rd shift lines working with minimum downtime and design and implement improvements to prevent issues (develop spare parts plan, routine controls and checks on automation stations and robots, operators training on autonomous maintenance, etc)
• Keep Automation machines in state-of-the-art condition regarding cleaning, operations and maintenance.
• Working hand in hand with others team member for the detection, design and implementation of Kaizen improvement ideas for the Factory.
• Drive improvements focusing on workstations design & build up, cycle time calculation, timing, ergonomics, fixturing, tooling, layout design, material/product flow and automation, that will lead to efficiency, productivity, HSE and Quality goals.
• Hands-on design and execution of improvements, build up and set up on the factory.
• Defining action plans and training maintenance and production resources to ensure smooth implementation of new processes
• Preparing technical documentation and ensuring optimal efficiency in methods, performance and materials/components
• Actively promote a work environment that stimulates innovation, operational excellence, technical excellence, teamwork, integrity, and results orientation

Qualifications for the role:

• 3 years of experience working in Maintenance in a production environment.
• Preferred Maintenance design and implementation of electromechanical projects (design & execution of fixturing, wiring, flow systems, etc)
• Mechanical or Electromechanical associate degree (preferred).
• Knowledge on Robotics, control systems and automation is a plus.
• Ability to understand mechanical and electrical drawings. Be able to develop them.
• Knowledge of 3D cad software and 3D printing is desirable (Autocad, Solidworks)
• Knowledge in Lean Manufacturing tools is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate and work with diverse discipline project teams
• Ability to learn new methods and technologies
• Attention to detail
• Candidate must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently
• Minimum of Associate Degree in program related field
• A collaborative, solution-focused approach and strong written and spoken communication skills

More about us:

ABB's Distribution Solutions Division facilitates the efficient and reliable distribution, protection and control of power by improving electric power quality while strengthening the resilience of the grid. The Division offers segment-specific products and solutions that largely serve utilities, industry and infrastructure segments, often providing the requisite medium voltage link between high-voltage transmission systems and low-voltage users. With ABB Ability™ enabled connected solutions at its core, the offering includes medium-voltage air- and gas-insulated switchgear (1 to 66 kilovolts), indoor and outdoor circuit breakers, reclosers, fuses, contactors, relays, instrument transformers, sensors, motor control centers, as well as low-voltage switchgear for the ANSI standard markets.

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