Project Engineer/Team Leader

As a family-run, high-tech company with nearly 19,000 employees at 71 locations worldwide, we are looking for forward thinkers with unconventional ideas and drive to join our team. Our company culture, which values collaboration and mutual trust, creates the ideal framework for boldly trying new things and questioning the status quo. Our technologies inspire people to develop and produce things that are currently unimaginable. Whether lasers, machine tools, EUV or electronics - TRUMPF is building technological worlds for future generations. Are you ready for new challenges?

Project Engineer/Team Lead will be responsible for the ​coordination, execution and improvement of internal transports; Handling of goods/materials/parts/assemblies/tools/storage/Kanban/industrial trucks (e.g., fork lifts).

Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop project plans while incorporating both short and long term strategies, manage project team activities, communicate changes and progress to team members, maintain data and reports to track progress, monitor work to ensure quality, display a commitment to excellence, meet productivity standards, and completes projects on time and budget.
• Develop, implement, monitor and evaluate processes and equipment for work centers to streamline and increase productivity by applying SYNCHRO methodology.
• Support Synchro activities and improve product flow by implementing standardized procedures and structures. Lead and execute SYNCHRO / six sigma and lean manufacturing activities in the Receiving department.
• Communicate work assignments to Receiving personnel (1st and 2nd shift).
• Create and deliver employee training as required.
• Coordinate response to safety concerns within the assigned shifts. Notify Supervision/Management of any immediate safety issues, hazardous situations, etc
• Resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems.
• Maintain high standards of quality by making sure proper quantities and parts are received into SAP and transferred into their stock location efficiently and accurately
• Assist with forecasting needs for the area regarding staffing, training and equipment.
• Develop / revise to ensure up to date standards (i.e. work instructions, process maps etc.) and programs for operational procedures, organizational structure and working practices.
• Support Shop Floor Management Tools and team KPIs by leading regular team meetings.
• Other related duties as designated by manager.

Experience

Must have strong working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes.  Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.  MS Office applications and SAP required.  Must exhibit strong organizational skills and the ability to lead and to gain the respect of other employees.  Familiarity with TRUMPF products is preferred. 

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in manufacturing engineering, mechanical engineering, welding engineering or related field is required. A combination of an Associates Degree in Engineering or related field, and extensive related work experience may be substituted.

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