Advanced Manufacturing Engineer (Product Development)

Company Description:

Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership.

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Responsibilities: 

• Manufacturing lead representative for large truck level product development projects.
• Work with project teams early in the product development process to create manufacturing strategies and processes aligning with Design for Manufacturing and Assembly principles.
• Assist in defining cost targets and ensure alignment with the cost goals of the project.
• Maintain spending, tooling, equipment requirements to support projects.
• Coordinate design reviews and the procurement of development level components and products with the manufacturing plants globally.
• Act as project manager for the manufacturing portion of product development projects from conception through production launch.
• Present project updates to executives at Milestone meetings
• Work with Current Product teams for early engagement and to share learnings through development process.
• Work with the Process Technology group to leverage and share emerging technologies with project teams.
• Develop and mentor others while providing technical direction and leadership.
• This position reports to the Advanced Manufacturing Engineering Manager. 

Qualifications: 

• 8-15 years related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related
  • Non-degree considered if 12+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED
• Occasional/Frequent travel (0-20%).
• Occasional/Frequent overnight stays (0-20%).

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Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with CAD, Simulation Software, and Lean Mfg. Principles
• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related
• Extensive knowledge of current manufacturing processes and emerging technologies
• Ability to influence others on initiatives that advances technology, processes, and product.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills to facilitate discussions with a wide variety of personnel at different levels of the organization
• Strong background in Crown manufacturing processes including automation.
• Ability to support multiple projects at once.
• Excellent leadership and coaching skills
• Demonstrated analytical and decision-making skills.

Work Authorization:

Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

No agency calls please.

Compensation and Benefits:

Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more.

EOE Veterans/Disabilities