Advanced Manufacturing Engineer - Metal Cutting and Forming at Crown Equipment Corporation

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.

Responsibilities:

This position will provide critical input in creating an enterprise strategy for development and implementation of steel cutting and forming processes across Crown’s global manufacturing facilities. A strong commitment towards support of company goals and objectives through innovative approach, lean principals, and leverage of advancing technologies are required.

• Research current and advanced manufacturing technologies and lead the transfer to improve operations.
• Develop detailed business cases for short and long-term strategic manufacturing and capital plans, plant or corporate, and present them to the leadership team.
• Work with cross-functional teams to develop digital work aids within the fabrication processes.
• Work with plant teams (Mfg. Engineering, Quality, Safety…) to review production problems as they are identified and implement solutions.
• Maintain a relationship with equipment suppliers and stay informed on new and innovative technology in the industry.
• Manage medium to large projects.
• Mentor, coach, teach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers and Process Technicians.
• This position will report to an Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Qualifications:

• 8-15 years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree (non-degree 15+ years of related experience)
• Valid driving privileges
• Frequent travel (6-20%)
• Frequent overnight stays (6-20%)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of fabrication processes and equipment and lean principals.
• Laser Cutting, Plasma, Forming, Stamping, Drawing
• CAD experience (AutoCAD, SketchUp, NX, ext.)
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication skills to facilitate discussions at all levels of the company.
• Self-driven with the ability to support multiple projects at once.
• Must be willing and able to travel, including internationally.

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.

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