Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Work Mode : Onsite

Location : Juarez, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Opportunity

Basic Function

Under the supervision of the General Supervisor - Kilns & Spray, Plant II, this position is responsible for providing engineering support to production areas, identifying and improving areas of opportunity in production processes or products. The role also involves developing and maintaining project-engineering programs consistent with sound engineering practices, Kohler Operating System (KOS) principles, and company policies to ensure continuous operation, meeting 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 ensure adequate operation and improve efficiency.
• Support the maintenance department in maintaining and troubleshooting manufacturing processes, tools, and dies.
• Develop and maintain control over labor standards in complex operations.
• Assist in providing training to associates and offer technical guidance to less experienced engineers.
• Monitor and track various plant metrics.
• Assist in implementing the Kohler Operating System (KOS).
• Promote continuous improvements in safety, quality, and cost in plant operations.
• Develop quality projects using Lean Manufacturing tools to reduce costs and improve results.
• Support teamwork to follow up on established methods after project implementation.

Skills / Requirements

Education and Experience :

Knowledge : Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Windows-based software applications. Bilingual skills are preferred.

Skills :

Traits : Critical traits include abstract reasoning, thoroughness, cautiousness, self-structure, urgency, assertiveness, ego-strength, energy, and idea orientation. Supporting traits include ego-drive, empathy, external structure, gregariousness, and sociability.

Behaviors :

Critical behaviors : Persistence, confidence in expressing ideas, resilience to rejection, problem recognition, data analysis, innovative problem-solving, learning from mistakes, goal setting, multitasking, and working efficiently.

Supporting behaviors : Persuasiveness, openness to others' viewpoints, adherence to policies and procedures.

Why Choose Kohler?

We empower each associate to #BecomeMoreAtKohler with a comprehensive rewards package supporting health, career development, diversity, and innovation. With over 30,000 leaders worldwide, we aim to make meaningful impacts in helping people live gracious, healthy, and sustainable lives.

About Us

Kohler is committed to equal opportunity employment, recruiting, hiring, and promoting qualified applicants without discrimination. If you need reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, contact kohlerjobs@kohler.com. Kohler Co. is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

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