Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Chesterfield, MIWe Don't Just BuildTheWorld, We Build Innovative Technology Too.This is the career you've been waiting for your whole life. Joining theStanley Black & Deckerteammeansworking in aninnovative, tech-drivenandhighly collaborativeteam environment supported by over 58,000 professionals in 60 countries across the globe.Here,you'll getthe unique chance to impact some of the world's most iconic brands includingSTANLEY TOOLS,DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, MAC TOOLSand Black & Decker.Your ideas and solutions have the potential to reach millions of customersas we work together to write the next chapter in our history.Come build with us and take your career to new heights.WhoWeAreWe're the World'slargesttoolcompany. We'reindustry visionaries. We're solving problems and advancing the manufacturing trade throughinnovativetechnology and our Industry 4.0 Initiative. We are committed to ensuring our state-of-the-art "smart factory" products and services provide greater quality to our customers & greater environmental and social value to our planet.We are unique in that we have a rich and storied history dating back to 1843, but that hasn't stopped us from evolving into a vibrant, diverse, global growth company.Who You AreYou're acuriousproblem solver whohas theabilitytobring big ideas to life. You're creativeand scrappy but can navigate a large organizationwith ease.You're agile and adaptable but work with precision to ensure we deliver top-notch customer experiences, always. You also have:

• Four (4) year technical degree in Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Engineering or Plastics Technology.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in injection molded plastics manufacturing or process engineering
• Strong knowledge of the automotive marketplace, its customers and business climate
• Proven ability to develop robust program launch schedules and to drive organization, time management and effective prioritization in order to hit program timelines

• Actively drives productivity improvement programs, encompassing every aspect of the manufacturing process, from raw material to finished goods.
• Works with teams to select optimum manufacturing methods and sequence of operations to produce high quality products at the lowest cost.
• Initiates all of the manufacturing principles of Lean Manufacturing.
• Ensures safety and ergonomic considerations are made relating to equipment, process and plant layout.
• Continuous improvement activities related to inventory reduction, working capital turns and complexity management.
• Prepares capital expenditure justifications for production equipment.
• Orders and manages the construction of primary and auxiliary equipment.
• Coordinates the installation and start-up of production equipment and required auxiliary equipment.
• Interface with Tooling Engineering and Purchasing on the new construction of tools, injection molding machines and secondary operation of equipment
• Establish and maintain the processes in production to ensure the production of parts which meet company and customer specifications
• Manage set-up workshops to improve mold change time and throughput
• Propose technical solutions to problems, and coordinate with departments.
• Assists plant manager in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of buildings and equipment.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Conduct and report on monthly launch readiness reviews
• Monthly issue of Run@Rate schedules / results for plant, including convergence planning
• Participate in PMP / APQP reviews as required
• Study, develop in detail, validate, release and set-up the complete Production System of the program using group standard lean Capex methodologies: process flow charts, work combination Table, PFA (Process Functional Analysis), layout (SWC), equipment and tool definition and interfaces, material and information flow diagram in accordance with the Group standards and program objectives.
• Participate in the achievement of Process, Equipment and Facility FMEA.

• CareerOpportunity:Career paths aren't linear here.Being part ofourglobal companywith 60+ brandsgives you the chance to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learning& Development:Ourlifelong learning philosophymeans you'll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy andonline university(where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).
• Diverse & InclusiveCulture: We pride ourselves on being an awesome place to work.We respect and embrace differences because that's how the best work gets done.You'll find we like to have fun here, too.
• Purpose-Driven Company:You'll help us continue to make positive changes inthelocalcommunities where we work and live as well asinthe broader world through volunteerism, giving back and sustainable business practices.