Manufacturing Process Improvement Engineer - Crane Pump And Systems : Job Details

BASIC FUNCTION:

Plans the utilization of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel to improve the efficiency of operations.

Coordinates continuous improvement activities; and works on special projects to drive productivity and waste reduction

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

* Supports the Value Stream by recommending and implementing methods for eliminating waste such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating workstations and equipment, tool/fixture/cell improvements, adding automation/robotics and purchasing of equipment.

* Develop Capital Expenditure Requests (CER) with return on investment (ROI) justification for large projects.

* Liaison between the tooling and quality needs of the Value Stream and cross-functional support not in the cells such as planning, purchasing, and design engineering to provide technical information.

* Establish POU inventory for cell support and assist in Kanban systems and establishment.

* Develop and maintain standard work, work instructions and quality checkpoints.

* Oversee facility improvements and upgrades.

* Facilitate and lead Kaizen events (SW, TPM, VSM, SMED, MRS)

* Studies and records time, motion, methods, and speed involved in the performance of maintenance, production, clerical, and other worker operations to establish standard production rates and to improve efficiency, and identify waste.

* Establishes work measurement programs and analyzes work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.

* Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.

* Develops and recommends equipment specifications, performance requirements, cost analysis, and proposals for integrating machinery, equipment, and tooling into the manufacturing process.

* Establish and implement safety procedures, identify and review safety issues, review safety and accident reports, and assist in corrective actions.

* Oversees installation to ensure machines and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.

* Tests the ability of machines to perform tasks including capability studies.

* Develops models of alternate processing methods to test the feasibility of new applications of system components, and recommend implementation of improved procedures.

* Participates in meetings, seminars, trade shows, and training sessions to stay apprised of new developments in the field.

* Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

* Bachelor's degree

* Experience in large project management including large machinery, robotics, and automation.

* 0-2 years of relevant experience in a lean manufacturing environment.

* Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

* Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.

* Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

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This description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work being performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Crane Company. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, general identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

About Crane Company

Crane Company is a diversified manufacturer of highly engineered industrial products. Founded in 1855, Crane provides products and solutions to customers in the hydrocarbon processing, petrochemical, chemical, power generation, aerospace, electronics, transportation, and other markets. The Company has three business segments: Fluid Handling, Aerospace & Electronics, and Engineered Materials. Crane has approximately 7,000 employees in the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Crane Company is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CR). For more information, visit www.craneco.com

About Crane Pumps & Systems:

Crane Pumps & Systems is a world-class manufacturer of fluid handling systems such as pumps, accessories, and services. We provide solutions for Municipal, Commercial, Industrial, Residential, and Military market segments. We are a recognized leader in meeting the ever-changing needs of today's worldwide marketplace. www.cranepumps.com