Manufacturing Engineer

Role details

Lohmann is a global leader in innovative engineered adhesive tape technology since 1851. Lohmann Americas operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Kentucky and Virginia as part of the global network headquartered in Germany. When it comes to bonding one surface to another, Lohmann delivers high-performance adhesive products for a variety of medical, flexographic printing, appliance, transportation, and industrial applications. The family-owned business offers an environment of teamwork, respect, and innovative products.

Lohmann Americas Offers:

• Competitive wages offered based on experience
• Paid Weekly
• Bonus (MBO) Eligible
• Medical Insurance – Employee and family
• Dental Insurance – Employee and family
• Vision Insurance – Employee and family
• Prescription Insurance – Employee and family
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Value Added Benefits – travel assistance, identity theft protection, health champion, etc.
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – with generous company match
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off

The Manufacturing Engineer’s primary functions are continuous improvement of production operations through Six Sigma and Lean methodologies, ensuring that production objectives are met, support the implementation of new products/processes. The Engineering Project Manager will work closely with Manufacturing, Application Engineering, Purchasing, and Sales Representatives to maintain and improve the production operations.

Reports To: Director of Operations

Direct Reports: N/A

Position Type and Expected Hours

• Exempt Position

• Full Time Position

• 1st Shift: typical work hours and days are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with an hour lunch.

• At times your hours and shift may stagger, overlap and/or extend beyond your normal schedule with some travel needed for trade show conferences, company meetings and/or customer visits.

Location: on-site at LOUS facility - Orange, VA

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties to be performed by the Manufacturing Engineer in fulfilling the responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to, the following

• Utilize Lean/Six Sigma & APQP methodologies to:
• Identify inefficient activities and propose improvements using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and related process improvement tools (tools include but are not limited to 5-S, Kaizen, Process Maps, FMEAs, Control Plans, Measurement System Analysis (MSA), SPC, etc.
• Implement improvements to processes that increase our ability maximize profitability while safely delivering quality products to our customers.
• Lead projects for Design & Development (D&D) process for New Product Development (NPD) and Product Modification (PM).
• Lead creation and preparation of engineering CAD drawings and or specifications for product, tooling, gauging, and equipment as necessary
• Recommend, develop and maintain various inspection methods including standard measurement equipment, custom gauges, and automated vision systems
• This position considers the technical design requirements of products, processing and equipment, to enable Customer Service, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Sales Representatives to meet customer needs. This includes estimating the cost impacts of changes and implementing new products into production.
• This position considers equipment capabilities to meet the customer design requirements and develop a process concept.
• This position is one of several employees who may be responsible to update the Device Master Records, Safety Data Sheets, Technical Data Sheets, etc. when changes are requested.
• This position will provide back up to maintain and update DEQ requirements as needed.
• The Manufacturing Engineer maintains proper Hazardous Waste activities as needed.
• Review RFQ requirements with RFQ team to determine job feasibility/profitability and propose alternative solutions to the sales team, if applicable.
• Prepare costing for Quotes; particularly for extension of existing products but may also support new product quotes.
• Research, recommend, source and specify production equipment, tooling, gauging as needed
• Convert bid package into released production packages. This may include the following:
• Review PO against quote for discrepancies with the quote
• Prepare Tool and Product drawings for purchasing and production
• Prepare Work Instructions for production
• Prepare Material BOM for purchasing
• Prepare process setup drawings for production
• Prepare customer approval drawings for purchasing
• Supervise initial production runs
• Perform other duties as assigned
• The Manufacturing Engineer makes clear concise communications maintaining confidentiality as necessary when dealing with relevant parties including:
• Contacting raw material suppliers for quotes
• Outside subcontractors for value added services
• Customer visits and meetings
• Timely correspondence with internal team members, sales, manufacturing and customer service
• Lohmann MRP System activities
• Cost analysis as required for process auditing, optimization and waste tracking
• Creating Bill of Materials (BOMs) as needed for new products
• Creation of Routing of new BOMs dependent upon manufacturing processes
• Analysis of system reports such as waste tracking or yield analysis
• Assist in hazardous Waste Activities
• Notifying Operations Manager of any violations of Hazardous Waste
• Inspection of facility for proper management practices
• Inspection of production and storage area for material and waste
• Ensure Logistics obtains SDS for all material inbound into facility and transmit these to site Safety Manager for reasons of permitting and record keeping
• Assisting Environmental Supervisor as required
• Other Duties as deemed by the Company

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to speak, read and write English. Spanish is helpful but not required.

• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written (at C-suite/exec level or plant worker level).

• Advanced computer Skills MS Office, Excel required. Proficiency with Computer Aided Design including both 2D, 3D, ability to code basic programs desired
• Understanding of GD&T practices and ability to draw, modify and interpret drawings and customer specifications
• Strong Problem Solving Skills utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies
• Excellent Planning, Organizational, and Communication Skills

• Strong customer service and interface skills (internally and externally)

• Results-driven and detail-oriented

• Innovative mindset with the ability to drive transformation.

• Collaborative and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license and passport.

• Demonstrated support of company goals, values, and mission statement.

Required Education, Experience, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations, etc.:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial) or similar required
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certificating required or ability to complete in first 12 months of employment
• 5+ years of manufacturing engineering experience desired

Travel: Travel expectation is up to 20%

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The position is on-site and operates in a professional office and production environment.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The temperature of the plant may fluctuate based on outdoor temperatures.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Posting Specifics: As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the post-holder may be required to undertake other duties which are broadly in line with above key responsibilities.

The post holder is expected to observe and comply with all the Company’s policies and regulations, for example Company Handbook policies, Health, Safety and Data Protection etc.

Lohmann Corporation & Subsidiaries is committed to equality of opportunity. All employees are expected to adhere to the principles set out in the Equal Opportunities in Employment Policy, Promoting Race Equality Policy and Disability Policy and all other relevant guidance/ practice frameworks.

Measurements of Performance: Performance will be evaluated at a minimum, during the yearly employee performance review by the person listed as “reports to” in section above. Criteria for satisfactory performance will be based in part on successful execution of the above duties and responsibilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• What type of degree in Engineering do you have (Chemical, Mechanical, Industrial)?
• What does lean manufacturing mean to you?
• How many years of robotics experience do you have?
• How many years of machine or quality vision system experience do you have?
• What PLC platforms have you worked with?
• Tell me about an improvement project you lead.
• Do you have roll goods to roll goods processing experience?
• Do you have rotarty die-cutting experience?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Lean manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Preferred)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Orange, VA 22960 (Required)

Work Location: In person