Description
Rexel USA is recognized as a Great Place to Work!
Rexel USA includes the following companies: Rexel, Gexpro, Platt & Mayer.
A career with us offers professional growth, career advancement, unlimited opportunities to learn, and a fun, inclusive culture. We are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work.
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If you're driven by collaboration and delivering quality work, join Parts Super Center as a Manufacturing Operations Engineer!
The position of Manufacturing Operations Engineer will be based out of Indianapolis, IN location!Summary
The Manufacturing Operations Engineer will specialize in assembly operations and play a key role in designing, implementing, and optimizing light manufacturing/assembly processes to ensure efficient and high-quality assembly production. Work closely with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives and ensure that our assembly operations meet quality standards and production goals. The Manufacturing Operations Engineer should have a passion for optimizing assembly operations, developing testing procedures, and managing work schedules to help drive innovation and success in our assembly operations.
What You'll Do
- Develop and implement assembly processes to optimize efficiency and reduce costs
- Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement solutions to enhance productivity in the assembly center
- Collaborate with Program Manager, Operations, Sourcing, Technical Specialists, and Quality to ensure successful product implementation
- Act as the project manager for new product implementation in the assembly center, overseeing the entire process from planning to execution
- Scrub, vet, validate and update Bill of Materials (BOM) to verify accuracy and completeness for assembly operations
- Assist in managing the scheduling of work at the assembly center to ensure efficient use of resources and timely completion of production targets
- Work in partnership with key stakeholders to create and implement operational procedures that improve assembly center processes. Work with Program Managers and Technical Specialists to develop and maintain test and work instruction procedures for assembled products
- Create quality strategies that drive process stability, provide quality assurance and process standardization to reduce error rate. Ensure associated ISO process, controls and feedback is utilized to reduce risk and quality defect rate
- Responsible for equipment to ensure it's maintained, identify equipment needs, provide proper training and resource tools for its use
- Implement and manage assembly schedule efficiently minimizing operator down time or non-productive time frame balance vs lead time
- Collaborate with the Sourcing team and Program manager to reduce inventory holding costs and identify opportunities to improve inventory availability to meet lead-time goals
- Troubleshoot assembly issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime
- Other duties as assigned
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.
What You'll Need
- Associate's Degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology or Manufacturing Technology
- 3+ years of experience in light manufacturing preferred
- Operation/Production Manager experience in a made-to-order/assembly/manufacturing environment preferred
- Proven experience in light manufacturing/mechanical assembly or a related role, with a focus on assembly operations
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques in an assembly environment
- Experience with Bill of Materials (BOM) management and updates
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced assembly environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Mechanically inclined
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal and presentation skills
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
- Organization and time management skills, detail oriented, able to prioritize in a multi-tasking environment and ability to work under and adhere to specific deadlines
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Environment:
- Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold Occasionally – up to 20%
- Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock Occasionally – up to 20%
- Travels to offsite locations Occasionally – up to 20%
Physical Demands:
- Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position Frequently – 21% to 50%
- Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location Constantly – at least 51%
- Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery Constantly – at least 51%
- Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelfs, pick up boxes, or position one's self to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet Occasionally – up to 20%
- Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment Occasionally – up to 20%
- Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions Occasionally – up to 20%
Weight and Force:
- Up to 10 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
- Up to 25 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
- Up to 50 pounds Occasionally – up to 20%
“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”
Our Benefits Include:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- 401K with Employer Match
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Health & Wellness Programs
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- HSA Accounts
- Commuter Transit Benefits
- Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
- Employee Discount Programs
- Professional Training & Development Programs
- Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within
Manufacturing Operations Engineer
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Rexel USA is a VEVRAA federal contractor and an EEO/AA employer. (Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with a Disability) We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued, treated with dignity and respect, and empowered to do their best work. If you encounter difficulty using our online application system due to disability and would like to request reasonable accommodation, email staffing@rexelusa.com or call (888) 739-3547
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