Manufacturing Engineer

at  IMI Norgren

IMI PLC

IMI plc is a sector focused organisation at the forefront of delivering motion and fluid control technologies that create a more sustainable world, improving the quality of life for our customers and communities and ultimately delivering our purpose of Breakthrough Engineering for a Better World.
The Automation platform leverages deep automation technology and applications expertise to improve productivity, safety and sustainability for our customers, Industrial Automation operates across many important industry sectors and is a world leader in supporting customers with motion and fluid control technology.
Our one big team work fairly and effectively but most importantly together to ensure we maintain the foundations that have enabled IMI’s success through over 150 years of heritage.
Summary
Provide project leadership for new product introductions, product enhancements, capital expenditures and continuous improvement processes. Develop and implement tooling designs that will support all areas of production, (machining and assembly) to perform consistently and efficiently. Report to the Operational Excellence Manager. This role works cooperatively with employees in all areas of the company to achieve customer satisfaction while meeting corporate objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial)
• Up to 5 years experience as a manufacturing engineer
• 3-5 years experience with submitting capital project proposals
• Effective communication skills (written, oral, and listening). Ability to manage communications with internal and external customers in a professional manner
• Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to define complex problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions/recommendations. Can interpret an extensive variety of complex technical instructions in mathematical or illustrative form and work with information that is both abstract and variable
• Working knowledge of metal cutting, forming processes and CNC control
• Familiar with SQC methods and concepts
• Experience in handling projects through all phases and disciplines of manufacturing engineering
• Experience in machine design and machine control systems
• Lean manufacturing experience
• Capacity to deliver against multiple and competing objectives
• Demonstrable customer relation skills
• Knowledge of ISO 9001

HEALTH & SAFETY:

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.
Health, Safety, and Environmental Duties – At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people, minimizing our impact to the environment, the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health, safety and welfare of themselves, others, and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures, also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

CODE OF ETHICS:

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings, particularly with customers, suppliers, advisors, employees, and the authorities. In accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.
*Changes to This Job Description: *
IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

You should be proficient in:

• Product Design Experience
• PLC Programming Experience
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• ISO 9001 Certification Experience
• Troubleshooting CNC Machines
• Experience in a Manufacturing Environment
• Bachelor’s Degree

Machines & technologies you’ll use:

• CNC Mill (3-4 axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (2-4 axis)
• CNC Grinder
• CNC Mill (5+ axis VMC)
• CNC Lathe (5+ axis)
• Programmable Logic Controller (PLC)

• Provide project leadership, leading a team in new product introductions and product enhancements completing projects in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Prepare and submit capital project proposals, monitor results, and compare to initial justifications
• Continuously improving operations, efficiency, tooling, and manufacturing equipment
• Primarily responsible for carrying out projects in the following areas: Machine design/procurement, new product implementations, manufacturing engineering, plant automation, tooling design/implementation, and manufacturing cost estimates
• Evaluate manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators
• Develop routings, standard work, procedures, and illustrations
• Provide finalized details for manufacturing assembly costs for new product quotes
• Improve manufacturing efficiency using Lean techniques, 5S, standard work, value stream mapping, setup reduction, etc.
• Facilitate process improvement and set-up reduction opportunities
• Provide technical guidance to the site and resolve critical site issues
• Facilitate and execute the organization’s Lean strategy throughout the organization
• Champion the site improvement plan for continuous improvement within the business
• Lead high-impact cross-functional teams and utilize the Lean Six Sigma and Kaizen methodologies to deliver significant value to the business
• Support design engineering requests and document all engineering changes
• Conceptualize, design, and procure special tooling for specific operations as requested
• Initiate actions to determine root cause analysis and prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems Implement interim processes as required correcting or containing all non-conformances Assist area supervisors/managers in MAR, RGA, & CAR dispositions
• Provide mentoring to new/other Manufacturing Engineers (I & II) Provides guidance to CNC Programmers, Tool Makers and Process Technicians in various projects and responsibilities
• Troubleshoots and resolves product integrity issues with an appropriate sense of urgency Supports VAVE and product transfers
• Assess progress, productivity, commercial performance and implement action for improvement pre-emptively
• Communicate effectively with all levels of organization
• Ensure the keeping of accurate and up-to-date daily records of site progress and key issues
• Devising and implementing risk management programs and ensure proactive risk mitigation strategies are implemented and communicating these to management on a regular basis
• Report to the site Leaders on project progress and relevant issues on a regular basis
• Facilitate the project team’s achievement of goals and objectives
• Coordination and control of the change management process both technical and commercial
• Integrate HSE requirements in alignment with site needs and serves as the site HSE technical expert
• Travel to multiple sites up to 15% of the time
• Other duties as assigned