Manufacturing Engineer- Eugene Airport Road

Job Description

Job Description

BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting

relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team

more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and

provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer

programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health

and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.

Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and

to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative

solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new

technology and data like never before.

We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and

build your career at Astec.

LOCATION : Eugene Oregon

ABOUT THE POSITION

Primary Process Owner, who works closely with all aspects of Astec, Inc. operations

(manufacturing, quality, OpEx and safety) to develop safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing

methods. Identifies process improvement opportunities (productivity and reduce costs), allowing

Astec to create a sustainable competitive advantage through the use of Kaizen, lean tools and

methods. Leads cross functional events to analyze and deploy standards and techniques, to

improve quality, ensure on-time delivery, control costs and / or other engineering / economic

objectives; Applies visual and auditable, manufacturing best practices to solve problems,

improve performance and productivity, while eliminating waste.

Deliverables & Responsibilities

• Develops, evaluates, and recommends improvements in manufacturing methods through new

processes and modifications, minimizing cost and effectively applying production capabilities.

mapping, spaghetti mapping and workload balancing, through cross-functional team

collaboration using standard lean tool sets, achieves safety and process improvements, through

reductions cycle-time, rework, scrap, inventory, overtime, space, on-time completions, etc.

training, development activities of all employees.

material routing and handling methods, manufacturing processes and methods, machine and

tool design applications, workflow and new technology and designs layout of equipment and

workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and quality.

for management decisions and to meet completion dates and technical specifications.

parts specifications, manufacturing processes and production methods and / or objectives to

improve quality, productivity, manufacturability and safety as required.

including capacity analysis, process robustness and process validations.

that are initiated by product design or method improvement changes.

production and quality requirements.

applications.

variety of sources.

To be successful in this role, your experience and competencies are :

required.

required with a demonstrated understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes.

cutting required.

required and skill reading engineering drawings required.

change in a heavy manufacturing, multi-shift work environment.

Supervisor and Leadership Expectations.

Does this role have supervisory or managerial responsibilities? No

Does this role have budgetary or program management responsibilities? (must state if

manager and above title with no direct reports). No

Our Culture and Values

Employees that become part of Astec embody the values below throughout their work.

Travel Requirements : 10% of travel, regional, international