Manufacturing Engineer Job at Lucas-Milhaupt in Cudahy

Lucas Milhaupt, Inc. ("Lucas" and/or "the Company") is the most diversified, vertically integrated brazing alloy producer in the United States. We melt, process and fabricate alloys, which allows us to offer our customers high quality product with shorter lead times and reduced risk to supply disruptions. With manufacturing facilities in North America, China and France, Lucas Milhaupt is an equal opportunity employer valuing integrity, teamwork, diversity, continuous improvement, urgency and analytical thinking.

Steel Partners Diversified Industrial Group

Lucas is part of the Steel Partners Holdings L.P. ("Steel Partners") Diversified Industrial Group. Steel Partners is a diversified global holding company that engages in multiple businesses through consolidated subsidiaries, associated companies and other interests. It owns and operates businesses and has significant interests in leading companies in various industries, including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, supply chain management and logistics, banking and youth sports.

Steel Business System

Lucas utilizes the Steel Partners Business System (SBS) to maximize its productivity and eliminate waste. Using Lean Manufacturing, Design for Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Strategy Deployment and other operational efficiency initiatives that form the foundation of this program, LUCAS is committed to embedding continuous improvement within its organization as a means of achieving profitable growth.

The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily be involved in development, justification, procurement, and improvement of current equipment and process improvement activities throughout the manufacturing facility. Identify areas for improvement while applying standard engineering methodologies, documenting procedures and educating plant management and workers on implementing new procedures. Assignments will include daily shop floor support as well as manufacturing and development projects.

• Drive lean and productivity improvement initiatives plant-wide through the development and implementation of new processes, equipment and procedures.
• Participate in Lean activities including Kaizen events, 5S, 8D, Preventative Maintenance programs, root cause analysis, 5 Why and other Lean tools to enhance productivity.
• Assists Global Product Line Managers with new product in the development to meet the demand of our Customers in a cost-effective manner.
• Assists Manufacturing with the development of processes and improvements for existing and new equipment introductions.
• Research and write Capital Expenditure Requests (CER's) for new equipment purchases designed to enhance productivity and quality.
• Assists Plant Manager with cell design and ensuring compliance safety, quality and productivity, while complying with QMS and OSHA requirements.
• Provides technical support and assistance in the solution of technical problems to manufacturing.
• Work cooperatively with Quality Engineering in problem solving activities and process issues.
• Develop and maintain schedules for all projects assigned.

• Communication skills - above average written and verbal communication skills. The development of presentations or presentation material may be necessary.
• Project Management - write detailed project plans using 3S and 5S techniques as well as Project software.
• Multi-tasking - exhibit the ability to move seamlessly between calls, quotes and juggling priorities to ultimately balance the customer needs with corporate capabilities.
• Cooperation & Teamwork - must take a leadership role within the department and actively provide assistance to others as needed. Understands the impact of their words and behavior on others.
• CAD and drawing experience along with ability to solve complex problems is required

• Requires a bachelor's degree in an Engineering curriculum
• Minimum of five years of practical hands on experience in a manufacturing setting is preferred