Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Description:

• Design, develop, characterize, optimize, and validate manufacturing equipment and production lines for companies battery systems.

• Assist with planning for equipment layouts, workflow, and safety precautions in an industrial environment.

• Participate in problem solving activities to improve efficiency of operations.

• Perform capacity and layout analysis on manufacturing equipment.

• Optimize the use of floor space, materials, personnel, and equipment.

• Support project management for capital equipment acquisition, prepare cost estimates, timelines, and budgets for proposed improvement initiatives and planned lines.

• Utilize value stream mapping, process flow, and other Lean Manufacturing tools.

• Analyze existing operations and propose cost justified improvements.

• Provide information for various management systems.

• Develop, track, and report metrics to identify and remove process flow bottlenecks.

• Support capital expenditure justification analysis and project budget tracking.

• Support and coordinate with customers in the preparation of documentation as required.

• Influence product design to optimize manufacturability up front, driving improvement in cost and quality.

• Participate in the planning for new lines/equipment in support of new product launches.

• Establish a culture of learning, openness, and accountability.

• Performs any additional related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of relevant experience as an industrial or manufacturing engineer.

• BSEE, BSME, BSIE, AS/AAS/equivalent, or other related engineering degrees.

• Good project management, communication, and training skills.

• Knowledge of 2D/3D CAD software.

• Ability to analyze data and processes as well as use problem solving methods to identify root causes and find best solutions.

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to function as a team member in an industrial environment.

• Ability to communicate with customers at all levels of the organization in a professional, effective manner.

• Training, experience, academic background , and/or certification in Lean, Six Sigma, Shingo, or Theory of Constraints.

• Must be comfortable working with hand-tools.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office products.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent

• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.