Habasit · 4 hours ago
Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer
Suwanee, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHabasit America Inc is a global leader in the manufacturing of lightweight conveyor belting, seeking a Senior Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement Engineer. This role provides advanced production support and drives process optimization, leading initiatives to enhance manufacturing efficiency and quality.
EnergyIndustrial AutomationManufacturing
Responsibilities
Support and promote the company’s vision, mission, and guiding principles
Observe all applicable Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) rules and guidelines
Properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Adhere to company operating procedures, employment policies, and safety standards
Attend and actively participate in training, seminars, and professional development opportunities relevant to manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement
Provide timely and effective resolution of product, process, and equipment issues using structured root cause analysis and corrective action methodologies
Support production operations through troubleshooting, process stabilization, and technical guidance
Interface effectively with manufacturing, quality assurance, marketing, supply chain, vendors, and customers to resolve technical issues and implement improvements
Develop, test, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products to reduce variability, improve yields, lower operating costs, and increase throughput
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and other CI tools and methodologies
Identify opportunities for waste reduction, cycle-time improvement, and process standardization across the facility
Recommend and implement technical, design, or process changes to improve efficiency, quality, and performance
Identify, evaluate, and justify new manufacturing equipment and technologies, including development of CAPEX business cases, cost/benefit analyses, and ROI calculations
Lead or support the selection, specification, installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment
Coordinate with vendors, contractors, and internal stakeholders during equipment installation and startup
Design or support the design of manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and aids to improve safety, quality, and productivity
Review project instructions, specifications, and customer requirements to define fabrication and assembly needs
Create, review, and maintain fabrication and manufacturing drawings; provide graphical representations of special and standard customer order requirements
Collaborate with drafting, engineering, and production teams to resolve design, fabrication, and assembly issues
Create and maintain technical drawings, layouts, and graphical representations for standard and special customer orders
Review project instructions, specifications, and technical documents to define fabrication and assembly requirements
Support fabrication drawing needs , including coordination of changes in design, manufacturing methods, assembly techniques, and drafting standards
Evaluate designs and specifications to ensure manufacturability, quality, and compliance
Provide day-to-day technical direction, task prioritization, and workload coordination for engineering drafters and process technicians supporting manufacturing and fabrication activities
Review, approve, and ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of drawings, process documentation, and technical work produced by drafters and process technicians
Assign drafting and process support work based on project priorities, production needs, and individual skill levels
Serve as the primary technical escalation point for drafting and process-related issues impacting manufacturing, tooling, or fabrication
Establish and maintain drafting, documentation, and process standards to ensure consistency, manufacturability, and compliance with company and customer requirements
Mentor, train, and coach drafters and process technicians in best practices related to fabrication drawings, process documentation, Lean principles, and standard work
Support performance development of assigned technical staff by providing feedback, technical guidance, and recommendations for skill development and training
Coordinate drafting and process resources to support capital projects, continuous improvement initiatives, and production support activities
Collaborate with engineering leadership to identify resource needs, capability gaps, and opportunities to improve drafting and process support effectiveness
Confer with engineers, technicians, operators, and other technical personnel to prepare designs and operational plans
Communicate effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and stakeholders through written reports, email, meetings, and presentations
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers or technical staff as appropriate
Review, generate, and maintain engineering and manufacturing documentation in electronic systems
Support document management processes, including electronic document processing, retrieval, and distribution
Conduct needs assessments related to engineering documentation and process information flow, collaborating with internal teams to implement improvements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline
7+ years of manufacturing engineering experience supporting metal and plastic fabrication, machining, assembly, slitting, and distribution operations
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification with demonstrated application of Lean and Continuous Improvement methodologies
Proven ability to analyze manufacturing data and apply statistical methods (SPC, capability analysis, trend analysis) to drive process improvements and support decision-making
Experience leading process optimization, tooling and fixture design, and production support initiatives
Demonstrated experience evaluating, specifying, and implementing automation and capital equipment, including development of CAPEX justifications and ROI analyses
Proficiency in engineering drafting and design, including creation and revision of fabrication, tooling, and assembly drawings
Working proficiency with CAD software such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Inventor, or equivalent, including GD&T interpretation
Strong problem-solving skills with experience performing root cause analysis and implementing sustainable corrective actions
Ability to coach and mentor others in Lean tools, problem-solving techniques, and standard work
High proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel (data analysis and reporting), PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI
Experience using ERP, CRM, or manufacturing systems in a data-driven environment
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across manufacturing, quality, maintenance, suppliers, and leadership teams
Benefits
Excellent health insurance benefits which includes a bundled medical + dental package
401(k) program with up to 6% company match (at 100%)
Tuition reimbursement (with Manager approval)
Gym membership reimbursement
Employee Assistance program
Referral bonus
Company
Habasit
Habasit is the light conveyor and power transmission belting manufacturer.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
John Glassford
Vice president CFO
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