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Navistar

Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Navistar, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824


Position Overview:

Navistar is seeking a

Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer

to join our team at our Powertrain Manufacturing Facility in Huntsville, AL!The Senior Lead Manufacturing Engineer will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and support the production of Navistar's recently launched T14 transmission. In this position, you will work directly with R&D, Quality, and production on improving current manufacturing processes and ensure the systems are building the product to the correct specifications.The Huntsville facility runs a 4x10 production schedule (Mon-Thurs, 6:30AM - 5:00PM).This role will support production and may need to cover production recovery times including Fridays and weekends as needed.Responsibilities:Develops, implements and maintains methods, operation sequence and processes in the manufacture of components, sub-assemblies and final assembliesPerforms research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipmentMaintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operationsEstimates manufacturing cost, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product linesRead and interpret blueprintsProvide Technical Expertise to quality departmentReact to machinery uptime issues and drive towards permanent, cost effective and long term solutionsStandardizes manufacturing processes by benchmarking other facilities manufacturing processesCoordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating resultsAssist in the accomplishment of plant quality objectivesFollow up on the implementation of engineering changes and variations from design specifications as well as new program developmentsPerforms product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiencyInitiates, develops and pursues capital appropriation projectsRepresents manufacturing on cross-functional teamsMay instruct, coach, or provide informal guidance to other professionals or colleagues with less experienceMay require travel to benchmark other manufacturing locations or to run-off new equipment. (5%-10%)Minimum Requirements:

Bachelors degreeAt least 8 years of product manufacturing experienceAt least 1 year lead experienceORMasters degreeAt least 6 years of product manufacturing experienceAt least 1 year lead experienceORAt least 10 years of product manufacturing experienceAt least 1 year lead experienceAdditional Requirements:

Qualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status)Desired Skills:

Proficient with electric torque controlled fastening toolsProficient with press equipment and processesProficient with vision system implementation and supportProficient with launching new productsCompetence with launching new products in an existing production lineCompetence with maintaining and follow up on project budgetsCompetence with developing and maintaining project timelinesCompetence with Microsoft Office productsExperience with Robotic Assembly systemsExperience with CAD and 3D modeling tools preferred Siemens NXExperience with AGVs (Automated Guided Vehicles)Experience with presenting resolutions to quality issuesExperience with resolving safety and ergonomic issues in a manufacturing environmentAbility, and willingness to lead and guide other professionals or colleaguesAbility, and willingness to learn from others

Company Overview:Navistar, Inc. (Navistar) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others dont.Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite, ReNEWeD and Diamond Advantage brand aftermarket parts.With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.Accelerating the Impact of Sustainable Mobility:Visit us at

www.Navistar.com

to discover more about our organization

Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to access the online application system or participate in the interview process due to your disability, please email

HRC@Navistar.com

to request assistance. Kindly specify Job Requisition Number / Job Title and Location in response. Otherwise, your request may not be considered.

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