Giesecke+Devrient

Process Engineer II

Giesecke+Devrient

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Bolingbrook • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $82,000 - $88,000 per year

About the role

  • Drive the advancement of manufacturing operational processes and material replenishment systems to meet client pull demands.
  • Optimize systems, flow creation, equipment performance and resources.
  • Lead the tactical efforts towards the achievement of the strategic plan objectives.
  • Drive the promotion and facilitation of Lean Engineering events supporting the entire value chain.
  • This position will focus on key cross functional process and system improvements allowing us to accelerate the standardization, stability, and simplification in the manufacturing and key client facing business processes.
  • Develop, enhance, and implement systems that increase efficiency and optimize all phases of service or production processes, from design to manufacturing.
  • Oversee, and directly participate in, process design projects, and ensure the efficient and safe functioning of all the processes related to producing a product, substance, or service.
  • Conduct problem solving exercises, including root cause analysis, corrective action, and preventive action implementation for plant operations.
  • Utilizing the following: Visual Management systems Sustainment of 5S Set Up Reduction - SMED methodologies Waste Reduction Optimizing Inventory Control/Kanban System Line Balancing and Flow Creation Gemba utilization, including leading huddles
  • Evaluate existing processes, suggest measures for improvement, and configure manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability, boost productivity, quality, and profitability, and develop best practices within the production process.
  • Implement methods and process designs, create prototypes, conduct testing, and make necessary modifications where required.
  • Consult with suppliers and vendors and make recommendations relating to materials used in the manufacturing process.
  • Analyze facility layout, equipment requirements and work flow, and develop plant layouts for improvement of workflow, security and safety.
  • Oversee installation and start-up of new equipment and processes.
  • Provide technical input to production and clients.
  • Develop programs and processes to improve the performance of cards manufactured.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline and/or a combination of college education
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or quality engineering
  • Process/Manufacturing Engineering experience in an industrial environment
  • Must have proven team leadership / facilitation skill sets
  • Practitioner of Six Sigma concepts (or Six Sigma certifications)
  • Computer proficiency and experience with general engineering software solutions
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong practical skills within a Lean manufacturing environment is highly desirable
  • Experience with various manufacturing process technologies
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems
  • Lives the Continuous Improvement culture and can drive change
  • Passionate about Lean and the attainment of key initiatives
  • Strong data driven process and system methodologies
  • Ability to hold self and others accountable
  • Enjoys plant level, hands-on involvement in the improvement process.
Benefits
  • medical (PPO and HDHP with HSA)
  • dental
  • vision
  • paid time off
  • paid holidays
  • 401K w/ employer match
  • short/long term disability
  • life insurance
  • healthcare and dependent care flexible spending
  • EAP
  • commuter benefits
  • education assistance
  • pet insurance
  • legal
  • more

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
Lean EngineeringSix Sigmaroot cause analysisprocess designVisual Management systems5SSet Up Reduction - SMEDKanban SystemLine BalancingGemba
Soft skills
team leadershipfacilitationeffective communicationaccountabilityproblem solvingdata driven methodologieshands-on involvementpassion for improvementcollaborationstrategic planning
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in EngineeringSix Sigma certification