Nortek Air Solutions, LLC
Lean Manufacturing Engineer
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116
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Position Summary
The Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement will lead, drive, and support the Nortek Coil Solutions' productivity focus. Develops and implements best practices related to lean practices, cost efficiencies, and state-of-the art manufacturing processes. Leads projects in the manufacturing environment from the concept phase through production implementation. Exhibits skills for being a strong, collaborative, employee able prioritize and perform multiple tasks as required. Identifies and develops solutions for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost by utilizing strong critical thinking skills. Develops and implements manufacturing best practices.
Responsibilities
Improve productivity and promote lean implementation and culture change throughout the organization
Drive Lean culture and continuous improvement throughout the facility
Develop and implement lean logistics flow and materials presentation strategies
Optimize facility layout, line balancing and process flow to improve production efficiency
Lead development of lean process flow and material presentation throughout the facility
Optimize the facility layout, line balancing, and process flow to improve production efficiency
Implement workplace organization (5S) and visual management processes to streamline operations
Design ergonomic workstation layouts to support lean assembly processes
Set up Kanban pull systems for material flow within the production facilities
Analyze and improve flow, presentation, and handling of material between processes
Perform Value Stream Mapping of processes to identify and eliminate non-value add activities
Promote one-piece flow and standardized work throughout facilities
Establish process flows, cell layout, staffing planning, material flow and best practices for new and existing processes
Develop optimized workstation layouts to support lean assembly processes, as well as improved ergonomics for production operations
Develop and implement best practices for manufacturing HVAC coils
Collaborate with design engineering and support departments to successfully introduce new products and influence the design of products for ease of manufacturing
Manage projects consisting of relocating existing equipment in a cross-functional team environment
Foster continuous improvement process with leading principles of safety, quality, productivity, and cost; conduct continuous improvement workshops to educate associates on the fundamentals of lean manufacturing
Generate capital equipment requests, along with required support documentation
Drive manufacturing cost reduction initiatives to meet production cost targets
Support operations management to resolve production and quality problems via root cause analysis
Generate project status reports and review with Manufacturing/Operations leadership
Develop production capacity, staffing models, and standard production playbooks
Develop operator standard work and operator work instructions
Conduct training and promote understanding of Nortek production systems
Responsible for the roll-out of the Nortek production system Level 1-4 meeting/communication process
Improve safety issues related to ergonomic and standard work practices
Increase equipment availability by implementing total productive maintenance program
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
A minimum 5-year record of successful lean transformation projects in a manufacturing environment
Lean and/or 5S certification is a plus
Strong mathematical, analytical, and overall computer skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be able to read and evaluate mechanical drawings and technical specifications
Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD drawing software
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.
About Nortek Air Solutions Nortek Air Solutions, LLC (NAS) is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. NAS is the largest manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in North America. Its products include FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, air handlers, packaged DX, vertical self-contained systems, energy recovery ventilators with integrated heating and cooling systems, coils and more. NAS has five strategically located manufacturing facilities which encompass over 2 million square feet of clean space and 180 sales representative offices. NAS’s brands are known for innovation and advanced technology and provide customers with product solutions for every industrial need including commercial air handlers, clean room systems, and mission critical technology. NAS’s end markets include healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, clean rooms, and data centers.
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing
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Position Summary
The Lean Manufacturing Engineer – Continuous Improvement will lead, drive, and support the Nortek Coil Solutions' productivity focus. Develops and implements best practices related to lean practices, cost efficiencies, and state-of-the art manufacturing processes. Leads projects in the manufacturing environment from the concept phase through production implementation. Exhibits skills for being a strong, collaborative, employee able prioritize and perform multiple tasks as required. Identifies and develops solutions for improvements in safety, quality, productivity, and cost by utilizing strong critical thinking skills. Develops and implements manufacturing best practices.
Responsibilities
Improve productivity and promote lean implementation and culture change throughout the organization
Drive Lean culture and continuous improvement throughout the facility
Develop and implement lean logistics flow and materials presentation strategies
Optimize facility layout, line balancing and process flow to improve production efficiency
Lead development of lean process flow and material presentation throughout the facility
Optimize the facility layout, line balancing, and process flow to improve production efficiency
Implement workplace organization (5S) and visual management processes to streamline operations
Design ergonomic workstation layouts to support lean assembly processes
Set up Kanban pull systems for material flow within the production facilities
Analyze and improve flow, presentation, and handling of material between processes
Perform Value Stream Mapping of processes to identify and eliminate non-value add activities
Promote one-piece flow and standardized work throughout facilities
Establish process flows, cell layout, staffing planning, material flow and best practices for new and existing processes
Develop optimized workstation layouts to support lean assembly processes, as well as improved ergonomics for production operations
Develop and implement best practices for manufacturing HVAC coils
Collaborate with design engineering and support departments to successfully introduce new products and influence the design of products for ease of manufacturing
Manage projects consisting of relocating existing equipment in a cross-functional team environment
Foster continuous improvement process with leading principles of safety, quality, productivity, and cost; conduct continuous improvement workshops to educate associates on the fundamentals of lean manufacturing
Generate capital equipment requests, along with required support documentation
Drive manufacturing cost reduction initiatives to meet production cost targets
Support operations management to resolve production and quality problems via root cause analysis
Generate project status reports and review with Manufacturing/Operations leadership
Develop production capacity, staffing models, and standard production playbooks
Develop operator standard work and operator work instructions
Conduct training and promote understanding of Nortek production systems
Responsible for the roll-out of the Nortek production system Level 1-4 meeting/communication process
Improve safety issues related to ergonomic and standard work practices
Increase equipment availability by implementing total productive maintenance program
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related discipline
A minimum 5-year record of successful lean transformation projects in a manufacturing environment
Lean and/or 5S certification is a plus
Strong mathematical, analytical, and overall computer skills
The ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Must be able to read and evaluate mechanical drawings and technical specifications
Must be proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, AutoCAD drawing software
This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. To learn more about Nortek Air Solutions, please visit our company website at http://www.nortekair.com/.
About Nortek Air Solutions Nortek Air Solutions, LLC (NAS) is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. NAS is the largest manufacturer of custom heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment in North America. Its products include FANWALL TECHNOLOGY®, air handlers, packaged DX, vertical self-contained systems, energy recovery ventilators with integrated heating and cooling systems, coils and more. NAS has five strategically located manufacturing facilities which encompass over 2 million square feet of clean space and 180 sales representative offices. NAS’s brands are known for innovation and advanced technology and provide customers with product solutions for every industrial need including commercial air handlers, clean room systems, and mission critical technology. NAS’s end markets include healthcare, education, industrial, commercial, clean rooms, and data centers.
Nortek Air Solutions, LLC, is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Machinery Manufacturing
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Oklahoma City Metropolitan Area 5 days ago
Oklahoma, United States $85,000 - $110,000
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