THE OPPORTUNITY

Sany is looking to recruit a self-driven, forward-thinking and highly motivated Manufacturing Engineer. With the deep investment and backing of SANY Group, the Americas business expects to grow significantly in the coming years. Critical to this growth, is the appointment of a highly qualified Manufacturing Engineer. The successful candidate will develop and improve manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. We are looking for a precision-oriented professional who enjoys working in a team and collaborative environment. The right candidate for this position will use their knowledge of design, processes, costs and creativity in order to work as a team to develop and streamline manufacture procedures with the aim of increasing productivity without sacrificing quality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

This role will report directly to the Director of Manufacturing Engineering to ensure an effective strategy is executed. This will require:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, assembly, tooling and materials; conferring with equipment vendors, soliciting observations from team members.

• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying and testing manufacturing methods and equipment.

• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished-product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

• Develops and improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout.

• Ability to take a project from design to prototype to production.

• Apply continuous improvement methods such as lean manufacturing to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost-effectiveness.

• Provide decision-making information by calculating production, labor and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.

• Prepare Standard Operating Procedures/Standard Work for new manufacturing processes or engineering procedures.

• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials or processes.

• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

The Manufacturing Engineer need to be on-hands and collaborative. This individual will have ability to communicate-effectively with internal team members, customers and vendors. The candidate will need to demonstrate success in implementing new initiatives and opportunities along with problem solving and continuously improving existing operations.

The ideal candidate will:

• Three or more years of practical experience in manufacturing environment.

• Ability to plan and execute projects with cross-functional teams.

• Motivated to identify waste, propose improvements and support implementation of improvement projects.

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt experience preferred.

• Strong communication, presentation skills and teamwork skills with the ability to build trust and credibility globally which includes winning approval from various stakeholders.

• Manufacturing Production System experience preferred.

• Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and mature judgement in anticipating and solving non-reoccurring, unprecedented problems. Have a Root Cause / Countermeasure approach to problem solving.

• Experience with construction equipment manufacturing preferred.

• Project management skills with the ability to plan, create, maintain and resolve open issues, lead functional teams, financial tracking and management of program fund spending.

• Provide leadership in execution, completing assignments and projects on time.

• Process driven, detailed oriented, results driven and self-motivated.

• High energy with a sense of urgency who is resilient and self-confident.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, industrial management or other manufacturing related curriculum.

COMPENSATION

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience. It will include a base salary, an annual performance bonus, and other exceptional benefits.