Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing EngineerRequisition ID: 40365Job Location(s):Mountain Home, AR, USJob DescriptionThe Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for planning, organizing and controlling overall Manufacturing programs which will result in significant advancements in safety, quality, product delivery, product cost, and/or the maintenance of the plant facilities equipment and its production process. They will perform a wide variety of engineering and technical tasks involving the application of engineering knowledge and the development of solutions to complex problems pertaining to products, materials, manufacturing processes, tests, and unique design applications. They will focus on the development of robust manufacturing processes with an emphasis on automation and implementing engineering controls to ensure that product Critical to Quality Characteristics are achieved.Job ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to, the following.• Provide leadership and commitment in supporting continuous improvements in safety quality, delivery, and cost (productivity) performance through the deployment of continuous improvement framework; participates in and supports their assigned Value Stream team as well as manages global plant projects.• Supports and champions Environmental Health and Safety projects to promote a Zero Incident Safety Culture.• Identifies and resolves opportunities, gathers and analyzes information, develops and implements actions plans to improve efficiency and reduce cost.• Manage all assigned projects in support of division, plant, and project objectives.• Develop approaches to solving problems in processes, tooling, equipment, facilities and cost.• Plans, details, and implements required industrialization methods, tooling and equipment into the manufacturing operation.• Develop specifications, secures quotations, and provides justification for expense and capital expenditures within planned budgets.• Control manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities to meet Federal and State Regulations.• Develop and implement cost reductions to meet or exceed departmental and plant goals.• Provide support to Quality Programs to improve product, process and procedural integrity.Background & SkillsQualificationsBasic Qualifications:• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Technical Science degree from an accredited institution required.• Minimum 2 year of experience in a manufacturing environment.• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.Preferred Qualifications:• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.• Six Sigma Green Belt and / Lean Champion Certification.• Experience in processing equipment, tooling, and fixturing design.• Proficient in product industrialization.• Experience with 2-D and 3-D Design (AutoCAD, Solidworks, ProE or others)• Ability to write specifications for PLC and HMI applications; programming and interface experience a plus• Experience managing a capital expenditure project; develop of specifications, securing quotation, evaluation, and selection of vendors; project planning, installation, and commissioning of the equipment.• Experience implementing Lean Manufacturing principles to drive out cost and improve process quality• Experience implementing Kanban, shop floor inventory management, and product flow projects.Manager's NoteAs the name implies, Mountain Home is a community of stunning natural beauty. Our crystal-clear lakes, flowing rivers and emerald vistas are something to behold. No matter how many times you visit or how long you live here, you never run out of things to do in the outdoors. Mountain Home’s world class trout and bass fishing, numerous hunting opportunities, and acres of campgrounds are an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Our miles of hiking and biking trails and lakes and river activities support our community’s active lifestyle.The services and amenities of our clean, charming community are equally abundant and of high quality. From our world-class hospital and one-of-a-kind library to our first-class university, Mountain Home offers something for every stage of life. And with one of the lowest crime rates in Arkansas and the nation, housing costs below the national average, and boundless employment opportunities, it’s the perfect environment to start a business, build a career and raise a family.Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 42.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.