Manufacturing Engineer

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Job ID: 1472 Alternate Locations: Newell Brands is a leading $8.3B consumer products company with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Graco®, Coleman®, Oster®, Rubbermaid® and Sharpie®, and 25,000 talented employees around the world. Our high-performance culture, unparalleled curiosity about the world around us, and talented people fuel our success. Our culture is enabled through our core values which guide all we do and how we win as One Newell. They are Integrity, Teamwork, Passion for Winning, Ownership & Leadership. PRIMARY PURPOSE OF JOB: The manufacturing engineer is responsible for optimizing processes used to manufacture Coleman products for the Newell Brands Central Supply Chain division located in Wichita, Kansas. A primary focus for this manufacturing engineer position will be to manage capital projects from ideation through execution to support Newell Brands initiatives. MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: This role requires excellent communication skills, attention to detail, and a drive for continuous improvement.
Manage large projects within the facility, including facility expansions and equipment relocations.
Develop new and updating existing plant layouts utilizing AutoCAD.
Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities.
Responsible for implementing bill of material updates using SAP.
Support shop floor troubleshooting activities.
Developing standard costs for new products.
Participate in injury prevention, promoting safety and maintaining a neat and orderly workplace - follow Newell’s Code of Safe Practices.
Support PEAK continuous process improvement program.
Support Kaizen activities.
KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS: Management of capital projects $250k+ from conception to completion, ensuring on time delivery and adherence to budget.
Developing RFP’s and obtaining contractor quotes
Demonstrated knowledge of lean principles, ergonomic principles, and Six-Sigma certification a plus.
Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including R&D, production, and quality assurance, to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Experience with plastics processing equipment, including, blow molding, injection molding, and thermoforming.
Use of AutoCAD to develop plant layouts.
Conducting time and motion studies to identify manufacturing inefficiencies.
Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or plastics engineering required and 5+ years’ experience in a manufacturing facility.
OTHER: Manufacturing Engineers have a significant impact on manufacturing operations and require an in-depth understanding of manufacturing processes, economics of business and internal business functions. They are leaders who provide solutions, but also personal development for others within the organization. Creative and entrepreneurial thinking in all aspects of our business processes is essential for continued success. This role requires a high energy employee with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Frequent shop floor support and employee interaction is required.
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