Status: Filled
Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Company: Schiller Grounds Care, Inc.
Date: June 2022
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. (www.schillergc.com) located in Southampton, PA, has retained Human Capital Consulting Partners to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer reporting to the Engineer Manager.
Schiller Grounds Care, Inc. engineers, manufactures and markets some of the world’s most sought-after lawn and garden care equipment. Schiller’s passion for innovation, quality and reliability is evident throughout Schiller’s full line of high-performance products used by professionals, avid gardeners and homeowners around the globe.
Basic Function:
Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing process procedures designed to ensure continuous production of products consistent with established standards by performing the following duties personally. Provides a safe, comfortable operating environment by directing installation, maintenance and repair of machines, tools, production equipment and utility systems.
Specific & Essential Duties
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes, procedures, methods and tooling.
- Maintains all production and support equipment and facilities maintenance.
- Provides leadership through effective communication, coaching, training and development of production staff.
- Analyzes and plans machine utilization, assembly line utilization, space requirements, workflow, designs layout of equipment and workspace, and manpower needs for maximum efficiency and safety.
- Maintains department supply inventory.
- Coordinates and manages all contracted vendor services.
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Formulates and designs workstations, sequences and production procedures in cooperation with other plant managers to maximize product reliability and minimize costs.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Plans, promotes, and organizes work instructions and training activities to enhance product quality and reliability.
- Assists in the investigation of customer complaints regarding quality and initiates corrective actions.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Analyzes processes and procedures to implement cost reduction initiatives.
- Ensures all OSHA safety requirements are adhered to.
Education/Training Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related degree required.
Experience Requirements
- 3+ years of manufacturing engineering experience in a progressive manufacturing facility. Hands-on knowledge of assembly lines, fabrication, and machining is required.
Competencies
- Leadership
- Conflict Management
- Action Oriented
- Function/Technical Skills
- Planning
- Process Management
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Microsoft Office Suite Skills, ERP Experience (Oracle Preferred)
- Good Communication Skills
Interested candidates should contact Jim Geier, President and CEO, Human Capital Consulting Partners, at jobs@hccpartners.com.