Senior Manufacturing Engineer ( Drive Unit Assembly)

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world's largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Develop, oversee implementation, and optimize assembly processes through analysis based on capacity, cost reduction, and/or safety to meet company initiatives.
• Investigate and propose future-state conditions within manufacturing processes with a strong commitment towards innovative approaches and advancing new technologies to develop robust processes and ease of operation interaction while meeting engineering intent of assemblies.
• Demonstrate cross-functional project management skills and provide insight to guide strategic plans for the assembly department.
• Prepare project justification including recommendations, build vs buy analysis, layout, cost impact and schedule activities.
• Implement processes including equipment procurement, coordination of installation, process capability prove-out, training, process documentation, and production start-up.
• Collaborate with product engineering to provide manufacturing perspectives regarding cost estimation, process, schedule development and prototype manufacturing.
• Develop reports, project briefings and management presentations.
• Provide technical direction, leadership, and develop other Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians.

Qualifications:

• 8-15 years related experience

• Associate Degree

• Non-degree considered if 8+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED

• Must have valid driving privileges

• Occasional travel (0-5%)

• Occasional overnight stays (0-5%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in engineering related field.
• Must have a broad background in assembly technologies with the ability and willingness to develop and improve processes.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills are preferred.
• Project management experience required.
• Must demonstrate good communication, computer, and organizational skills.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities