Lean Manufacturing Specialist, Sr. jobs in South Dakota

Parker Hannifin is a Fortune 250 global leader in motion and control technologies. For more than a century the company has been enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow. Learn more at www.parker.com or @parkerhannifin

Develop and evaluate new processes and improve current process capability, efficiency, and overall productivity in all areas of manufacturing in support of the rporate WIN Strategy. Primary resource for supporting the facility in its Lean transformation through the implementation of the Parker Lean System (PLS). Measures and reports progress on an on-going basis using the site's Win Scorecard and site's PLS Lean Journey Assessment. Trains and develops associates in PLS methodology and tools to eliminate waste in manufacturing.

• Guide all PLS initiatives at the facility. Work with site leadership on Lean implementation using Parker Lean Systems as The principal tool. Ensures the development of a robust Lean Future State Strategy to be implemented at the site.
• Ensure adherence to PLS standards for the Site, Value Stream and Team Improvement Boards, enabling a PDCA culture And progression of the Lean Journey. Where appropriate, supports Plant Lean team members through required and Special team meetings. Provides high level of technical and operational recommendations in meeting productivity, material control, product quality and customer service goals.
• Develop innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of advanced manufacturing processes including conducting process analysis, applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials, conferring with suppliers, and soliciting observations from the operators/ production technicians.
• Refine and enhance processes by applying continuous improvement and key Lean manufacturing/production principles and techniques to areas of production. Recommend product changes/improvements to Product Engineers.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Coordinate input that may cross multiple teams or areas; make recommendations, and implement changes.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods, testing finished product and process capabilities, and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determine root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g., design of experiment, SPC) that may result in changes in design, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Evaluate capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Design and prepare concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Manage the overall implementations of capital equipment projects.
• Develop tooling and fixtures for new products and processes and work with tooling vendors to supply such designs.
• Identify and implement solutions for issues relating to safety, quality, productivity, and cost reductions.
• Prepare documentation for new manufacturing processes and engineering procedures. Prepare reports summarizing analyzed process information and trends.
• Share specialized knowledge with others. Represent Company on specific projects, lead and participate on project team.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering with 4 years of successful manufacturing experience including at least 2 years of Lean experience.
• A demonstrated understanding of Lean principles such as Value Stream Mapping, Just-in-Time, Demand Flow, Single Piece Flow, Five S, Visual Management, Total Productive Maintenance, Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, SPC and QS9000.
  • Good math skills, familiarity with personal computer, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes and CAD software required.
  • Must possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects. without supervision.

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