Project Management
Lead complex, cross-functional capital and operational improvement projects.
Develop project timelines, budgets, resource plans, launch curves, and risk mitigation strategies.
Create project dashboards and tracking systems to ensure milestones, deliverables, and financial targets are achieved.
Coordinate activities between Engineering, Operations, Quality, Automation, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and external suppliers.
Present project status and business results to plant leadership.
Continuous Improvement
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping initiatives throughout the facility.
Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing cost, improve throughput, eliminate waste, and increase equipment utilization.
Utilize data analytics to identify process bottlenecks and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
Lead structured problem-solving activities utilizing
DMAIC
8D
5 Why
Fishbone Analysis
FMEA
Investigate manufacturing failures, field returns, and customer complaints.
Validate corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring issues.
Support production during critical downtime events and major quality issues.
Data Analysis
Analyze manufacturing KPIs including
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
First Pass Yield (FPY)
Throughput
Cycle Time
Scrap
Rework
Labor Efficiency
Cost per Unit
Capacity Utilization
Utilize statistical analysis and manufacturing data to drive operational decisions.
Develop reports and dashboards using Excel, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
Cross Functional Leadership
Partner with Production, Maintenance, Automation, Quality, Materials, Supply Chain, Product Engineering, and Customers to achieve operational objectives.
Coordinate with suppliers on component issues and alternate material qualifications.
Support manufacturing readiness during new product launches.
Lead engineering reviews and communicate technical recommendations to leadership.
Coaching & Technical Leadership
Mentor Process Engineers
Coach manufacturing supervisors and production teams on Lean Manufacturing principles.
Provide technical guidance during equipment startups and process improvements.
Lead engineering knowledge-sharing and technical training sessions.
What are the requirements needed for this position?
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related engineering discipline
3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience leading large cross-functional manufacturing projects
Strong project management experience with budgets, schedules, and resource planning
Demonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies
Experience with highly automated manufacturing systems
Strong analytical and statistical problem-solving skills
Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
Experience using AutoCAD for manufacturing layouts
Excellent communication and leadership skills
What other skills/experience would be helpful to have?
Experience in consumer electronics, wireless devices, or electronics refurbishment.
Experience in high-volume automated manufacturing facilities.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt required; Black Belt preferred.
Knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), Minitab, and process capability analysis.
Experience supporting robotics, vision systems, conveyors, and automated material handling.
Power BI or advanced manufacturing analytics experience.
Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and product launches
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Pay Range
$ 74.600,00 - $ 124.700,00
Any posted pay range considers a wide range of compensation factors, including candidate background, experience and work location, while also allowing for salary growth within the position.
If there is no posting end date listed then this is a pipeline requisition, and we will continue to collect applications on an ongoing basis.
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What’s the culture like at Assurant?
Our unique culture is a big reason why talented people choose Assurant. Named a Best/Great Place to Work in 14 countries and awarded the Fortune America’s Most Innovative Companies recognition, we bring together top talent around the world. Although we have a wide variety of skills and experiences, we share common characteristics that are uniquely Assurant. A passion for service. An ability to innovate in practical ways. And a willingness to take chances. We call our culture The Assurant Way.
Company Overview
Assurant is a leading global business services company that supports, protects, and connects major consumer purchases. A Fortune 500 company with a presence in 21 countries, Assurant supports the advancement of the connected world by partnering with the world’s leading brands to develop innovative solutions and deliver an enhanced customer experience through mobile device solutions, extended service contracts, vehicle protection services, renters insurance, lender-placed insurance products, and other specialty products.
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