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Process Engineer III

Rheem Manufacturing · Fort Smith, AR

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Level
Senior
Team
Process
Degree
Preferred
Experience asked
5+ years
Industry
Industrial
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The role in 30 seconds

A senior process role at Rheem Manufacturing (industrial) in Fort Smith, AR. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

They ask for
5+ years · degree preferred
Tools it names
Lean, Kaizen, 5S, Tooling, AutoCAD

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How this role compares

Against 12 other live process postings in Arkansas.

Experience asked
Typical (5+ years)

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Tooling 38%
  • ✓ Lean 31%
  • Root cause 31%
  • ✓ AutoCAD 31%
  • ✓ Cost reduction 23%
  • SPC 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, 5S, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

It asks for 5+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone on the team first.

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    • What does a normal week look like on your team?
    • Is the work mostly new product launches or sustaining existing lines?
    • How much time do you spend on the floor versus at a desk?
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Responsibilities

  • ◆Perform capacity analysis, suggest changeover improvements, and specify new tooling.
  • ◆Suggest improvements with a lean focus.
  • ◆Complete implementation of process changes and improvements, and manufacturing facility projects. Support Factory Master Plans as necessary.
  • ◆Support day-to-day operations using tools of the engineering discipline.
  • ◆Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.
  • ◆Apply various technical problem-solving techniques to evaluate recommended manufacturing improvement strategies and programs.
  • ◆Investigate, develop, and implement solutions to production bottlenecks and stoppages in production considering such factors as safety, ergonomics, quality, and cost.
  • ◆Investigate and analyze design, drawing, and engineering change orders for such factors as necessity for change, practicality, and economy of manufacture and determine plan of action necessary to control change.
  • ◆Initiate justifications, issue engineering procedures, order materials, and follow through to completion projects based on cost reduction and product or plant improvement.
  • ◆Clearly and effectively present ideas and problem solutions to department heads and plant management.
  • ◆Analyze and plan manufacturing space, equipment, tooling, personnel and time

requirements

for the manufacture of current or new products.

  • ✓Analyze operations, processes, and manufacturing sequences to make improvements and reduce operating time and cost.
  • ✓Develop requests for approval of expenditures – capital, expense, and purchase requisitions.
  • ✓Develop, organize and lead plant level cross-functional project teams including personnel from Engineering, Quality, Materials/Purchasing, and Production (salaried and hourly).
  • ✓Lead Lean teams, Kaizen events, capital improvement projects, and 5S events.

Qualifications

  • ✓Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field; Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred
  • ✓5+ years of related work experience
  • ✓Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • ✓Excellent analytical, problem solving, and leadership skills
  • ✓Strong computer skills

responsibilities

and

qualifications

required of employees assigned to this job. Equivalent combination of education, experience, and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.

For U.S. Based jobs, please note that Rheem is unable to hire candidates to be employed in the following states: Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Vermont, West Virginia, or Wyoming.

Rheem and its subsidiaries do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of an executed Recruitment Services Agreement, there will be no obligation to any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

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Overview

Job Description

The Process Engineer III position plays a vital role in plant operations by determining and implementing engineering solutions to manufacturing processes towards the goal of continual improvements. The incumbent must be able to execute industrial and manufacturing engineering functions at a high level of efficiency and efficacy within the organization, and support Factory Master Plans as necessary.

This position will serve our Air Conditioning Division , located in Fort Smith, AR .

How To Stand Out

  • •Experience with Oracle ERP
  • •Experience with Toyota Production System is a plus
  • •Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA), AutoCAD, Pro-E
  • •Technical knowledge of refrigeration field

About Us

At Rheem, we are dedicated to bringing comfort to people’s lives. As a leading global manufacturer of heating, cooling and water heating equipment, we are innovating all-new ways to deliver just the right temperature while saving energy, water and supporting a more sustainable future. It is an exciting challenge that requires a team of talented, passionate people with a diverse set of skills. From engineers to accountants, sales professionals to support experts, Rheem depends on people to power our innovations. Join Rheem, and help shape the future of products that impact lives—every day.

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