Project Engineer

Overview

Location : Juárez, Nuevo León. Work Mode : Hybrid. BASIC FUNCTION

Under the supervision of the General Supervisor Pressure Cast; Monterrey Plant II, this position is responsible for providing engineering support to production areas, identifying and improving opportunities in production processes or products, and developing and maintaining project-engineering programs consistent with sound engineering practices, KOS principals and company policies, to ensure the facility operates without interruption and meets production and cost objectives.

Specific Responsibilities

• Provide engineering assistance for daily production, quality control, problem solving, cost reduction and meeting delivery schedules.
• Oversee production processes and suggest changes in working methods or operation sequences to assure adequate operation and improve efficiency.
• Support the maintenance department in maintaining and troubleshooting the manufacturing process, tools and dies.
• Develop and maintain control over labor standards in complex operations.
• Assist in providing associates training as required and provide technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Monitor and keep track of the different metrics of the plant.
• Assist the implementation of the Kohler Operating System (KOS).
• Promote continuous improvements in safety, quality and cost in plant operations.
• Develop quality projects through Lean Manufacturing tools to achieve cost reduction and improve results.
• Support teamwork to ensure follow-up to established methods after projects are implemented.
• Comply with the Health and Safety Roles and Responsibilities established for this position.
• Directly support the improvement and quick reaction of key variables in the pressure cast process.
• Review and take timely action to solve specific problems in molds and machines.
• Train and follow up with operators in basic operations according to standard procedures of the pressure cast operation and quality results.
• Provide direct support of the pressure cast process to act quickly to solve problems from root cause.
• Support and monitor the main equipment of the room in the pressure cast process (Environment Unit - Continuous Dryer).

Relationships and Contacts

Supervisory Relationships : Report to the General Supervisor Pressure Cast Plant II.

Organization Relationships : Frequent contact with Quality and Production departments and Foremen; moderate contact with factory employees; frequent contact with General Supervisors; works with Wis. Support areas (Excellence Team and Vitreous Support teams).

External Business Relationships : Moderate contact with tooling and machine vendors.

Education and Experience Requirements

Education : Preference Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.

Experience : Preference minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience in a manufacturing operation employing lean system.

Formation / Skills : See below for traits and behaviors.

Skills and Behaviors

Traits : Critical : Abstract Reasoning Ability, Thoroughness, Cautiousness, Self-Structure, Urgency, Aggressiveness, Assertiveness, Ego-Strength, Energy, Idea Orientation. Supporting : Ego-drive, Empathy, External Structure, Gregariousness, Idea Orientation, Sociability.

Behaviors : Critical : persistent; confidently expresses ideas and opinions; copes with rejection; recognizes problems, issues and opportunities; gathers and analyzes data; creates new concepts and approaches to solve problems; learns from mistakes; independently sets goals, objectives and priorities; manages multiple tasks and activities; works quickly. Supporting : Persuasively sells ideas to gain support and buy-in; considers others’ points of view with an open mind; follows established policies and procedures.

Why Work at Kohler Co?

Kohler Co.'s mission is to contribute to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services. We understand that it takes investment in our associates’ development to make that happen. We offer ongoing investment in each individual’s personal development and the opportunity to collaborate with others across functions and roles at Kohler.

In addition to investment in development, Kohler offers a benefits package including a competitive salary, health, vision, dental, 401(k) with company matching, and more!

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