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Manufacturing Engineer, 1st shift - 4 day work week, profit sharing

Engineering Pine Island, Minnesota

Description

Position at Lincoln Industries of Minnesota

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer, 1st shift - 4 day work week (10 hour shifts), profit sharing,

SUMMARY:

Lead the technical aspects of plating process improvements to include: process controls - development of, implementation and institutionalizing.

WAGE TYPE: Salaried Exempt

FLSA Exemption: Administrative Exemption

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Responsible for the identification, development and implementation of process improvement initiatives and best practices for competitive operations and improvement in quality as well as direct cost areas including labor, materials and safety.
• Train people in best practices and continuous improvement methods for plating through use of processes, equipment and supplies.
• Use troubleshooting and continuous improvement techniques to resolve quality and productivity issues in plating operations.
• Identify and develop partnerships with key vendors/suppliers for plating.
• Help facilitate the financial justification for new projects for plating.
• Ensures follow-up on initiatives and programs are completed and realized gains are maintained. This includes on-going status reviews and scheduling of reviews with all vested parties to make sure projects are implemented and savings maintained.
• Could potentially come in contact with hazardous chemicals.
• Environmental responsibility is our commitment to our communities.
• Proper disposal of waste such as recyclables, standard waste, hazardous waste, etc. is expected.
• Any other tasks as required fulfilling Lincoln Industries\' Beliefs and Drivers.

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE:

• Reports to: Plant Manager
• Supervises: No direct reports

QUALIFICATIONS: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be substituted for the expected levels of education and experience required.

Education and/or Experience:

Expected:

• Bachelor\'s Degree in Engineering
• Minimum of five years experience in a manufacturing or process environment using continuous improvement techniques/tools (i.e. Lean, Six Sigma, 5 S, JIT, etc)
• Strong computer skills
• Training experience
• Strong communication skills - shop floor through management
• Creative
• Leadership
• Financial justification

Preferred:

• Experience in process industry - plating preferred

Communication Skills:

Must be able to read, write and comprehend the English language.

TRAINING: Training requirements as defined in the Learning Management System based on the role.

Benefits Include:

Awesome Team

Great Culture

4 day work week (10 hour shifts)

Paid Holidays day 1

48 hours of PTO after 90 days

120 hours of PTO at 1 year anniversary

Profit Sharing

Flexible Schedule

$2.00/shift differential for 2nd & 3rd Shift

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short & long term disability, Flex medical & dependent care, employee assistance program, legal insurance, AFLAC, pet insurance, 401k w/ match.

Several planned events during the year

Scheduled evaluations

Reimbursements for tuition, fitness, safety shoes and prescription safety glasses

Computer purchase program

Wellness programs & access to onsite health coach

And MUCH MORE!

Lincoln Industries