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Crane Payment Innovations Operations Engineer in Mt. Prospect, Illinois
Operations Engineer
Location IL, Mt. Prospect
Department Manufacturing
Employment Type Full Time
Have you ever used the self-checkout? Played the slots at a casino? Maybe you grabbled a drink for a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you answered with a resounding "YES", then you have done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).
We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.
Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by more than 2500 global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices, and 43 service branches.
If you want to have a hands-on global impact on payment solutions, we want you to join our team as an Operations Engineer . This is a full-time position based in our facility at CPI / Cummins Allison in Mt. Prospect, IL
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
The purpose of the Operations Engineer is to provide technical engineering support to our manufacturing and assembly operations with a focus on safety and ergonomics improvements, continuous process optimization, waste elimination, and new product introductions.
This role is a part of the Operations Value Stream and interacts daily with internal personnel from Operations, Design Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Field Service. Responsibilities include:
Drive continual improvement of fabrication and assembly processes through direct labor content reduction, process improvement, cost reduction, and quality improvement initiatives
Active participant in operational Kaizen events focused on direct labor analysis, methods improvements, asset optimization, square footage utilization, and elimination of Non-Value-Add (NVA) activities
Establish direct labor standards and line balances through direct observation of fabrication and assembly processes
Develop and maintain accurate product item masters, bills of material, and labor routings within the ERP system
Develop and maintain assembly work instructions and fabrication setup sheets for new and existing processes
Perform ergonomic assessments of current processes and implement safety improvements through tooling enhancements, workstation organization, and point-of-use material presentation improvements
Develop and maintain workstation, assembly line, plant, and facility layouts
Design, fabricate, and implement tooling, fixtures, and gauges to improve safety, quality, and efficiency of fabrication and assembly processes
Support the new product development process through completion of all assigned Operations Engineering deliverables
Processing and implementation of ECRs and ECNs
Identification and resolution of labor and material work order cost variances
Interact with Quality Assurance and Field Service to investigate and resolve installation issues and customer complaints
Assist in Capital Expenditure Request (CER) justifications by establishing current state baseline and quantifying future state projected improvements
Provide input to the departmental expense and capital budgets
Stay abreast of latest trends within the industry. Evaluate, justify, and incorporate new technologies where applicable
Other tasks and duties as assigned
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
CPI is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and empowers our associates to promote new ideas and apply innovation to our world of payment technology solutions.
Qualifications and Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required
5 plus years of experience as an Industrial or Manufacturing Engineer in an electro-mechanical fabrication and assembly environment
Experience with continuous process improvement and lean manufacturing tools including Kaizen events, DFMA, PFMEA, 5S, MSA, DMAIC, and PDCA
Experience with engineering workflow systems (ECR)
Efficient computer skills including MS Office, Visio, AutoCAD, and ERP/MPR systems
Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematics, BOMs, ECNs, and routings
Physical Requirements:
position requires the ability to lift, bend and squat. Needs to bend/pivot to pick up and lift product and equipment from floor to workbench height
extended periods (hours) of standing/sitting/walking to perform assigned job functions(standing 40% / sitting 30% / walking 30%)
Applicants MUST be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Personal Attributes
Action Oriented: You display a sense of urgency and are known for being a timely decision maker
Analytical Thinker: You need to have insight and enjoy solving problems
Creative: You are innovative and resourceful
Customer Service Orientation: You are driven by the desire to serve the customer and focused on their needs
Decision-Making Skills: You have a reputation for making quality decision and sticking to them
Facilitator: You are good at negotiating win-win solution
Flexible: You are comfortable wearing many hats and able to shift priorities as needed
Comfortable with Innovation: You have passion for continuous process improvement and are always seeking a better way to do things
Team Player: You are approachable, and willing to follow, or lead based on the team's need and ability to interface with personnel from various departments and levels
Leadership: You demonstrate leadership and facilitation skills in a matrix environment and ability to motivate all levels of the organization
Good Listener: You allow others to express themselves and try to understand others before expressing self
Organized: You assemble all necessary materials and information before starting a task
Presentation Skills: You are confident when speaking to groups and presenting information
Quality Written Communication: Your writing is concise and descriptive and you believe it is necessary to overcommunicate project status/updates
WHAT WE ARE OFFERING
Flexible work environments
Defined career growth plans with opportunities to go outside of your "comfort zone"
Team building activities that support innovation
Generous paid time off plus sick and Holiday pay
Medical, dental & vision insurance plans
401K with company contribution
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance and disability benefits
Discounts for childcare
Tuition assistance
Community involvement and volunteering events
Opportunities to travel and work at global sites
Sound interesting? Come see why we are OneCPI!
CPI is a part of Crane NXT
CraneNXT is a premier industrial technology company that provides proprietary and trusted technology solutions to secure, detect, and authenticate what matters most to its customers. The company is a pioneer in advanced, proprietary micro-optics technology for securing physical products, and its sophisticated electronic equipment and associated software leverages proprietary core capabilities with detection and sensing technologies. CraneNXT has approximately 4000 employees with global operations and manufacturing facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Mexico, Japan, Switzerland, Germany, Sweden, and Malta. For more information, visit www.cranenxt.com
Crane Payment Innovations is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. Applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.
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