Date:  Apr 5, 2024
Location: 

Pendergrass, GA, US, 30567

Company:  DEUTZ Corporation

 

 

Production Process Engineer

 

Icon Location:  Pendergrass xChange
Icon Working hours: 40

 

 

 

DEUTZ is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of innovative drive systems. Its core competences are the development, production, distribution and servicing of diesel, gas and electric drivetrains for professional applications that is used in construction equipment, agricultural machinery, material handling equipment, stationary equipment, commercial vehicles, rail vehicles and other applications.
 

 

 

Job Summary

 

The Production Process Engineer will assist with planning and implementing shop floor process improvements for, product assembly and testing. Assist with the development and implementation of lean manufacturing methods. The Production Process Engineer will liaise with our Operations Manager, Supervisor or Lead, Logistics Manager, Logistics Supervisor or Lead, Production Planning department, and other Production Process Engineers. The ideal candidate must be a problem solver at heart and an independent thinker. They must successfully thrive in a machining assembly environment while applying practical manufacturing concepts and methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

The Production Process Engineer will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

 

  • Plan production requirements for the engine assembly line based on production levels
  • Research, create, and maintain production material system documentation (same as a technical writer)
  • Research, create, and maintain production assembly BOM documentation
  • Maintain production documentation
  • Determine technical resources (tools, equipment, infrastructure) needed to accomplish engine assembly
  • Research, determine, and implement plant floor layout and operational methods
  • Other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities:  Individual Contributor (No Direct Reports)

 

Travel Demands: Anticipated local and domestic travel is approximately 0-10% depending on business needs.

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

 

Required

Preferred

Description

X

 

Mechanical / Manufacturing engineering education

X

 

Experience in a manufacturing (machining/assembly) environment

X

 

Knowledge of and experience with industrial engines and components

X

 

Knowledge of and experience in manufacturing environments

X

 

Knowledge of and experience with lean manufacturing concepts and methods

X

 

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

 

X

German language skills are desirable

 

 

Proficiency in MS Office.

              

 

 

 

SOFT SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Creative thinking and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to solve problems in a new way, seeing past what is established and creating a new way of doing things
  • Remain calm under pressure with the ability to troubleshoot at an advanced level. If a problem is delaying manufacturing, they must be able to come up with effective working solutions quickly
  • Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to work with people across the manufacturing process, communicate new ideas effectively
  • Project management with the ability to manage people, budgets, and complex projects and bring them to completion on time and budget

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

 

The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

  • Frequent, brief exposure to typical engine manufacturing environments.

 

 

 

 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

An employee must meet the physical demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

 

 

Physical Demand Requirement

Frequency

Concentration

Daily

Sitting

Daily

Communication

Daily

Vision

Daily

Verbal

Daily

Standing

Daily

Hearing/Listening

Daily

Lifting

Daily

 Bending

Daily

 

 

 

The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

 

EEO Statement 
DEUTZ is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the bases of any status protected under federal, state, or local law. Applicants will be considered regardless of their race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. In addition to complying with all applicable laws, DEUTZ also has a strong corporate commitment to inclusion.


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