About McNeilus, an Oshkosh Company

McNeilus Truck and Manufacturing Inc. is committed to serving everyday heroes and is an industry leading designer and manufacturer of refuse truck bodies. McNeilus produces a complete line of high-performance rear load, front load, and automated side load refuse bodies to augment any refuse collection fleet. Our team members are critical in our mission of supporting waste warriors and keeping communities safe and clean.

Manufacturing Engineer Principal R33131

The Principal Operations engineer plays a critical role within in the organization being a subject matter expert being the link between engineering and operation. They will help oversee and enhance the entire product value stream with core zone control over several departments. We are looking for someone with high attention to detail,  a self-starting professional that brings energy and focus to all sides of the business. This position develops and improves manufacturing processes and product quality by studying product and manufacturing methods, identifying areas of improvement, and working with manufacturing personnel to ensure plans are implemented.     

YOUR IMPACT:  

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for completion of a complex project on time. Will be responsible for overall project schedule, budget and manage multiple priorities.
• Collaborate with other engineering business support disciplines internally as well as suppliers externally. May have exposure to the external customers and/or industry organizations.
• Maintain and optimize the Rear Loader product value stream through use of Tak time, Cycle Time, Yamazumi, Labor Efficiency, and other process orientated calculations.
• Participate in the budgeting process to include recommending capital improvements and preparing justification data as required.
• Research, study, and propose use of new technologies to be used in the development of new and improved products.
• Build relationships through all levels of the organization especially with our production team.
• Execute change management through Engineering Change Notification processing, impact to operations, and execution of changes into operations.
• Operations Engineering controls facility layouts, and product flow. Any project/enhancement implemented will require constant update of our facility layout(2D).
• Provide subject matter expertise leadership to a large technical staff to ensure project success. Assure designs meet customer requirements, statutory requirements, and corporate objectives.
• Provide leadership to the Business Unit (BU) engineering group as needed to support BU and Corporate business objectives. This includes the development of a strategic vision for the department as well as providing effective support for all aspects of the organization through the creation of cost effective, innovative products and processes.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficient in MS Office, SPC Excel, and other analysis tools.
• Lead & Mentor: Coach peers and act as a subject matter expert on specific processes.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   

• Bachelor’s degree in operations, engineering, or related field.  
• Seven (7) or more years of relevant experience.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Mastery level of data analytics which directly aids in problem solving capability.
• Leaders Teach- Being a coach to other operations engineers on lean manufacturing and its tools.
• Sustainment- Consistent results over time that can be detailed out or shown.
• Extensive Industrial engineering skills and tool usage( Yamazumi, Line Balance, VSM, etc.)
• Proven track record of successfully managing shifting deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment..
• New Product Introduction experience- large scale product launches into production with minimal impact.
• Detail-Oriented: Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Self-Motivated: Capable of working independently and meeting deadlines.
• 6 Sigma, 5S initiatives, Kaizen events, and/or Kanban experience

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Internal Contacts: Contact with peers and others involving explanation of information (these contacts may be within or outside department or division), and the gathering of information; may include the communication of sensitive or confidential information.
• External Contacts: External contact involving a requirement to maintain a continuing external working relationship with individuals, or organizations.
• Communication Skills: Read, write, and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Read and interpret safety rules, operating/maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Write routine reports, correspondence and speak effectively before both internal and external groups. Read, analyze, and interpret business manuals, technical procedures, and/or government regulations. Read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Prepare and/or present written communications that pertain to controversial and complex topics.
• Decision-Making: Significant responsibility for decisions and results, affecting more than one function or a function with multiple units. Substantial analysis is required, and many factors must be weighed before a decision can be reached.
• Complexity, Judgment and Problem Solving: Work requires the ability to plan and perform work considering new or constantly changing problems, work from broad instruction, and deal with complex factors not easily evaluated.  Decisions require considerable judgment, initiative, and ingenuity in areas there is little precedent.
• Supervisory/Managerial: General instructing, scheduling, and reviewing the work of others performing the same or directly related work. Acts as “lead worker”. Job functional supervision only.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Physical Demands: Frequent: Standing, Walking/Running, Sitting, Hearing, Talking, Visual, Typing, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion; Occasional: Reaching, Climbing, Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Lifting/Carrying 30lbs., Pushing/Pulling 30llbs.
• Non-Physical Demands: Frequent: Analysis/Reasoning, Communication/Interpretation, Math/Mental Computation, Reading, Sustained Mental Activity (i.e., auditing, problem solving, grant writing, composing reports); Occasional: Writing.
• Environmental Demands: Frequent: Task Changes, Tedious/Exacting Work; Occasional: Work Alone, High Volume Public Contact, Dust, Temperature Extremes, Loud Noises, Physical Danger, Toxic Substances (i.e. solvents, pesticides, etc.)
• Work Schedule: Routine shift hours. Infrequent overtime, weekend, or shift rotation.
• Demands/Deadlines: High volume and variable work demands and deadlines impose strain on routine basis or considerable stress intermittently; OR regular direct contacts with distressed individuals within the immediate work environment; and/or exposure to demands and pressures from persons other than immediate supervisor.

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Pay Range:

$91,800.00 - $153,200.00

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