Advanced Manufacturing Engineer- Strategy Group

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities: 

• Work in a team environment to develop and foster future global manufacturing discussions.  This position will provide manufacturing expertise in future planning.
• Develop current and future state analysis for global manufacturing and demonstrate a strong commitment towards innovative approaches supporting company objectives, then present out findings to leadership.
• Develop business cases feasibility studies for new truck/component manufacturing locations, vertical integration opportunities, and transfers manufacturing locations.
• Possess strong analytical ability to gather large amounts of data and present out findings in a summary view using a visual and concise approach such as dashboards.  
• Responsible for Global SharePoint updates and changes.
• Lead cross functional teams for Future Facility Discussions with all global manufacturing plants.
• Lead cross-functional teams in all aspects of projects including research and design, capital request, project planning, and manufacturing implementation.
• Project Management of large global manufacturing projects
• Create, set, and give direction for strategic initiatives.
• Develop tools and methods to foster strategic discussions.
• Develop/mentor other Mfg. Engineers (may not work directly for AME)
• Support of manufacturing operations to grow Crown per direction of Mfg. Leadership. 
• Support implement Crown Culture and visual management tools to sustain operations.
• Support other projects as needed.
• This position reports to the AME Manager.

Qualifications:  

• 8-15 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related
  • Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Frequent travel (6-20%).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering
• 10 years in a manufacturing or project management role.
• Ability to support multiple projects at once.
• Strong background in SAP Crown 360 system for process/part data information gathering.
• AutoCAD 2D and 3D Sketchup layouts, 3D process simulation, Power BI, Microsoft Project, and Project Management methodology.
• Organizational skills
• Good interpersonal skills to develop relationships with global manufacturing plants, product development and marketing/sales.
• Extensive knowledge of multiple manufacturing processes and system flows
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to facilitate discussions with a wide variety of personnel at various levels of the organization.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities