Rittal is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Urbana

Manufacturing Engineer

Proven Leadership, Hard Work and Innovation- Alive and Well in North America

Rittal, LLC has built a strong tradition of innovation and takes pride in a progressive approach to engineering. We design and manufacture the world's leading industrial and IT enclosures, racks, and accessories, including high efficiency, high-density power management, and climate control systems for industrial, data center, outdoor and hybrid applications.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will support product development activities to specify robust packaging requirements for Rittal LLC products. Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Logistics and Assembly teams to ensure timely response and resolution for customers. Conduct packaging testing, train personnel and drive continuous improvement to achieve a World Class manufacturing environment through support of Rittal Production System (RPS).

Primary Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support product development activities to specify robust packaging requirements for Rittal Corporation products.
• Frequently inspect or supervise inspection of products prior to shipping.
• Incorporate customer packaging and shipping requirements into Rittal Corporation systems.
• Follow all safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct packaging testing.
• Design and insure safe processes and workspaces.
• Train assembly and shipping personnel as required.
• Timely response and resolution of customer concerns. Must be willing to make difficult decisions to protect the best interest of the customer.
• Drive continuous improvement to achieve a World Class manufacturing environment through support of Rittal Production System (RPS).
• Aside from packaging responsibilities, the role will report through the Operations Engineering Group (Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering).
• Maintain relationships with Lean Manufacturing & Manufacturing Engineering Group, Production management and production personnel, Sourcing, Buying, Shipping Department and Design Engineering.
• Other duties may be assigned. Must have a minimum 4-year degree in Engineering with 5-10 years of packaging experience of large MTO products.

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferable Mechanical Engineering, Operations Management or related fields
• Five (5) years of experience in a leadership role with a large manufacturing facility.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of applicable ASTM standards for packaging.
• Experience in direct customer interface both in planning stages
• AutoCAD, Pro-E or similar modeling experience is desirable.
• Understanding of MRP/ERP systems and Lean methodology.
• SAP experience a plus.
• Lean 6Sigma training, MTM or MOST time analysis techniques desired

Rittal LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company's Human Resources Department. This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

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If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may contact the company's Human Resources Department at (937) 399-0500.

This option is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.

Rittal North America LLC is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. EOE, including Disability/Vets.