Job Description

Engineer 2, Industrial

LOCATION: Bowling Green / Kentucky (US-KY), United States | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 11805 | JOB GRADE: 15

| ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site

Want to help shape tomorrow? At Bendix, we set the standard with advanced dynamic solutions that drive improved commercial vehicle performance and safety. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity.

Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Industrial Engineer

Position Summary:

The Industrial Engineer is responsible for managing business improvement projects as a dynamic change agent using engineering and lean tools to deliver breakthrough levels of improvement in operational costs, quality, performance and Safety. Will train and facilitate activities in manufacturing, non-manufacturing and administrative work areas. Also, will help to sustain, improve OEE System. Major responsibilities include:

Essential Functions:

• Execute and apply KPS strategy, tools and techniques in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives.
• Plan, execute and manage projects to complete through product continuous improvement.
• Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas.
• Manage a portfolio of lean projects directed at reducing waste and improving quality to provide greater valve; implements such tools as: 5S, KPI, SMED, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Will be responsible for managing and leading continuous improvement projects, as well as mentoring and coaching Project leads as part of Cost Deployment strategy.
• Prepare the layouts, detailed drawings, and other documentation to assist in improving the manufacturing processes
• Develop standard work standards and line balancing for productivity, and documenting routing times.
• Identify and track manufacturing cost reductions by implementing Quick Kaizen, Standard, Major and Advanced Kaizens or other Lean initiatives.
• Execute Projects as needed.
• Be a “leader of change”. This person must be comfortable working with all levels within the organization. They must be able to question the status quo and be a strong communicator.
• Skilled in lean manufacturing methodologies: Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, TPM, SMED, Six Sigma, Standard work, Value Stream Mapping current and future state and Visual Controls
• Train and lead cross-functional continuous improvement teams; focusing on measurable quality, service and cost improvements.
• Trains, coaches and motivates personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques
• Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts
• Supports or conducts trainings for KPS events to support organizational development through the understanding of concepts and practices of KPS
• Responsible for maintaining and improving Shopfloor Management.
• Perform all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees

Knowledge:

• Strong PC skills & knowledge of Microsoft office applications and Project Management.
• Lean Tools

Experience:

• 3-5 years Industrial Lean Manufacturing expertise having led continuous improvement projects and Kaizen events.
• Must have minimum of 3-year experience in the manufacturing environment.

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to motivate teams of people and drive for results.
• Effective problem solvers, conduct unbiased analysis, and identify hidden problems to achieve effective solutions.
• Team facilitation skills
• Understanding of costing structure and quantitative analysis

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Operations Management
• Green belt Certification preferred.
• Strong Lean Manufacturing expertise
• Proven track record in leading high-performance teams and attaining results; able to quantify results

Bendix Competencies:

Domain

Capability

Competency Characteristics

Managing Business

Analytical Thinking

Creativity & Innovation

Entrepreneurship & Decision Making

Managing & Improving Processes

Strategy & Vision

Refers to collecting, analyzing and structuring information using a wide perspective in order to identify key issues and patterns as well as to drawing conclusions.

Includes creating an atmosphere of openness and curiosity for innovations, providing and implementing inventive ideas that add value.

Means to discover opportunities in challenges, seek profit and sustainable growth, make courageous while sound decisions and demonstrate a good business understanding.

Describes the ability to plan, prioritize, monitor and improve work processes and allocate resources.

The ability to develop strategies aligned to the organization's vision, putting them into action and taking a big picture view, considering future influences.

Describes the ability to develop strategies aligned to the organization's vision, putting them into action and taking a big picture view, considering future influences.

Managing People

Customer Orientation

Influence & Inspire

Leading Others

Teamwork

Is about demonstrating service and relationship-orientation toward internal and external customers, satisfying their needs and generating mutually satisfactory solutions.

The ability to convince others to embrace ideas, providing compelling arguments and making use of informal processes.

Means to give direction, motivate, manage and reward performance, provide constructive feedback and foster individual professional development.

The ability to work with others and build a positive climate and trusting relationships within teams.

Managing Self

Adaptability & Flexibility

Interpersonal & Intercultural Sensitivity

Self-Development & Reflection

Includes the ability to build networks, work successfully in various, complex, changing and challenging environments and with diverse people.

Consists of interest in and respect for different cultures and all diverse characteristics of people.

The ability to reflect on own performance and make use of feedback in order to continuously learn and improve.

Working Conditions:

• Regular business hours. Some additional hours may be required.
• Travel requirements: Domestic and/or Global, up to 25%

The anticipated salary range for candidates who will work in Bowling Green, KY is $75,900–$113,900 per year. The final pay offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and years of experience within the job, the type of years and experience within the industry and education. Bendix is a multi-state employer, and this pay scale may not reflect positions that work in other states or locations. Provided they meet all eligibility requirements under the applicable plan documents, employees (and their eligible dependents) will be eligible to enroll in group healthcare plans that offer medical, dental, vision, and basic life and disability insurance. Employees also will be able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Employees will also receive 120 hours of vacation leave and 40 hours of Personal Paid Absence every year. Employees will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, and 1 floating holiday throughout the calendar year, subject to relevant terms outlined in the employee handbook. 6 weeks of paid parental leave will also be available for use. Requirements for these benefits will be controlled by applicable plan documents and policies. Employees working on federal contracts covered by the Federal Paid Sick Leave requirements will be notified and will receive benefits consistent and compliant with the FPSL requirements. Hired applicant will be able to purchase company stock, subject to the relevant plan documents and annual bonuses based on achievement of certain metrics of up to 4% of annual salary. This is intended to provide a general description of benefits and other compensation and is not a substitute for applicable plan documents or company policies. Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

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