Process Engineer-Kimball International, Santa Claus, IN

Provide technical expertise and guidance to support and continuously improve operational performance.

* Manage plant layout and flow.

* Determine/manage operational costs on the shop floor.

* Assist in determining labor costs for products * Play an active role in the pilot run process for all new product introductions and/or enhancements.

* Proactively communicates across the organization business issues and opportunities.

* Be familiar with all manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, upholstery, etc). * Be familiar with and utilize Lean Manufacturing principles.

* Participate in kaizen program activities for the Process Team and be prepared to assist the Product Team during Program implementation.

* Gather and verify Sequence of Events (SOE) times.

* Be able to perform time studies and factor in 100% productivity.

* Identify non-value-added tasks in processes and develop solutions to eliminate.

* Assist in physical movement of small plant assets during a kaizen program including machine & equipment, inventory, racks, small tools, etc.

* Work with Operation Method Sheets (OMS) when necessary.

* Data input owner for process, work content, BOM, TQC, * Initiate Engineering Change Requests for SOE process, procedure, and time related items.

* Assist in the coordination and implementation of continuous improvement activities.

* Support Production and Engineering ideas by sharing information and upgrading as needed existing machines, facilities, and support systems.

* Monitor all requests for new or realigned processes to ensure continuity as well as cost feasibility to all areas and the adherence with Lean Principles and Methodology.

* Perform justification on proposed new assets.

* Support our Environmental Management System (EMS). * Support the safety and environmental efforts to better serve our employees and community * Understand, support and execute the achievement of performance measures on scorecards.

* Follow and support the Quality system.

Educational * BSME or BSIE preferred.

* 1-2 yrs mfg.

engineering experience