Your tasks
- Summary:
- Direct, coordinate and actively participate in the effort to continuously improve the production system. Develop manufacturing processes, tools, machinery and plant layouts for the cost-effective manufacturing of the company’s products.
- Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- • Investigate and select equipment to be purchased based on equipment capacity, efficiency, and payback
- • Design and implement necessary equipment and tooling to support the manufacturing processes
- • Maintain a safe work environment adhering to all safety regulations
- • Identify methodology and processes in an effort to increase productivity and efficiency
- • Manage major projects using Project Management programs, including management of outside vendors to facilitate timely completion
- • Manage outside resources that have been identified with related projects
- • Assist 5S/Continuous Improvement teams during Kaizen events
- • Troubleshoot problems as necessary
- • Maintain a 40 hour workweek and work overtime when necessary
- • Use of time & motions studies to ensure optimum and accurate standards for new and existing products
- • Assist in training of personnel in new equipment start-up
- • Work with Product Engineering on manufacturability of product
- • Responsible to maintain a safe working environment for all employees
- • Requires regular attendance per the schedule assigned by supervisor
- • Adhere to ISO 9001 Quality, ISO 14001 Environmental, and OSHAS 18001 Safety certification requirements
- • Keep abreast of new technology in areas of equipment, processes and automation
- • Assure that all environmental regulations are followed
- • Review machinery and processes to maximize capacities
- • Use appropriate engineering studies and techniques to reduce product cost
- • Manage AUC (Asset Under Construction) capital expenditure projects ranging from small to large and from initiation to closure timely
- • Work with all departments within and outside the plant in a professional manner to resolve such matters related to engineering
- • Support company policies and procedures
- • Active participant in the safety program, evaluating processes and equipment for proper employee safety
- • Work with production supervisors to improve efficiency and through-put
- • Conduct Root Cause Analysis for problem solving
- • Assist in analyzing and selecting equipment to be purchased
- • Identify processes where automation may be justified
Your profile
- Required Skills/Abilities:
- • Good understanding of standard computer programs, including design
- • Good communicator and listener
- • Understanding of the equipment being used in a machine shop environment and on the plant floor
- • Machine Shop experience helpful
- • Computer skills to include SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Microsoft Office programs
- Education and Experience:
- • BS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
- • Experience with Root Cause Analysis techniques
- • Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing
- Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:
- • Typical office/factory environment with possibility of exposure to heat in production areas
- • Exposure to fumes
- • Eye and ear protection required on production floor
- • Exposure to machine noise
- • Exposure to electrical and mechanical moving parts
- • Exposure to oils and antifreeze
Benefits
Clear vision and purpose
"We are a sustainability and innovation leader providing superior customer value" is our vision and this is what guides us. Our purpose "becoming better every day - since 1802" is what inspires us in our daily work.
Sustainability and innovation focus
We have high sustainability and innovation goals. Let's work towards a sustainable future together.
Excellent learning tools
At GF we provide development opportunities for everyone. We offer global learning tools as well as trainings and specialized courses.
Great career opportunities
GF as a global acting company provides many opportunities regarding career growth. We also offer a dedicated talent management process (MyNextBigStep@GF) to boost your career.
Health care
GF offers health care to all employees.
Medical insurance
GF offers an additional medical insurance besides the mandatory one by law.
Paid holidays
Paid time off include 12 paid days of company holidays.
Tuition reimbursement
GF offers a tuition reimbursement where applicable.
Your contact
Kristin Vinson
Generalist Human Resources
39605 W. Independence Street
74804 Shawnee, OK
United States
74804 Shawnee, OK
United States
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Who we are
GF Piping Systems is the world's leading supplier of piping systems. We enable the safe and sustainable transport of fluids. Our business is driven by industry-leading sustainability levels, innovation through digital solutions and investment in a culture based on performance, learning and caring.