ME Project Leader

Permanent

Join us to create change and have an impact in homes around the world.

At Electrolux, a leading global appliance company, we strive every day to shape living for the better for our consumers, our people, and our planet. We share ideas and collaborate so that together, we can develop solutions that deliver enjoyable and sustainable living.

Come join us as you are. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and more innovative. In our global community of people from 100+ countries, we listen to each other, actively contribute, and grow together.

Where you’ll be:

This position will be based in Springfield TN.

All about the role:

In this role you will identify and implement improvement activities within the manufacturing process in the areas of safety, efficiency, quality and cost.  The Manufacturing Engineer Project Leader will champion 1-5yr improvement plans, help mentor other technical and engineering team members and lead the industrialization of new products and processes.  The successful candidate will be both a technical leader and a leader of people, fostering collaboration and team building while upholding the organization’s core values. The Manufacturing Engineer Project Leader will work closely with the cooking sector on the development and continuous improvement of a best-in-class manufacturing organization.

What you’ll do:

• Industrialize new products, according to Electrolux EPM process.  Project Leader for Industrialization (coordinates activities of Project Engineers & Core Technology Engineers).

• Interface with R&D, Quality and Plants for manufacturability analysis.

• Define the Project Master plan with timing and investments.

• Take care of Manufacturing Engineering deliverables for new Product Projects.

• Lead production feasibility analysis in virtual environments and ensure implementation of digital manufacturing solution.

• Research and facilitate innovative solutions for smart and optimal manufacturing processes.

• Drive specific manufacturing engineering projects.

• Analyses production capacity, develop plan to shape manufacturing set-up according to strategy.

• Perform feasibility studies on new plant set-up.

• Support efficiency and improvement programs, in cooperation with Plant Manufacturing Engineering

• Design and implement factory layout projects considering Lean manufacturing tools and techniques.

• Works directly with manufacturing in a team environment for problem solving, buy-in and support of new processes.

• Develop equipment, materials and process performance requirements.  Perform vendor searches and equipment evaluation to ensure adequate capability to produce quality product in required quantities at an effective cost.

• Generate capital investment request (IR's) required for new process implementation and controls expenditures to ensure compliance with timing and budget requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.

• 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment.

• Strong computer skills particularly Microsoft Office applications.

• Knowledge and demonstrated abilities in Problem Solving, Lean Manufacturing, Waste Elimination, Floor Kaizen and OEE improvement.

Benefits highlights:

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

• Competitive holiday and vacation time off program.

• Retirement Savings Plan (401(k)) with relevant company contribution.

• Discounted products and an EAP upon hire and tuition reimbursement after 12 months of service.

Please be advised that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position at this time.

Find more on:

Electrolux Group North America: https://www.linkedin.com/company/electrolux/life/northamerica/

Electrolux Group Careers: https://career.electroluxgroup.com/global/en

Electrolux Home Products, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request through [email protected]. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

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