Job Description

The Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Engineer is responsible for maintaining and improving the performance of production processes and equipment. The engineer ensures all equipment is in top working condition to avoid breakdowns and delays in manufacturing processes. The engineer is committed to building a high competence level within the maintenance team through documented, comprehensive workplace skills and a focus on associate development. He/she has a continuous improvement mindset and uses data to select, prioritize, and eliminate the largest issues impacting OEE, machine technical availability, MTBF, and MTTR.

The engineer is a strong communicator with direct associates, value stream managers, and executives. He/she works with a servant leadership mindset and actively takes action to maintain a positive, appreciative, accountable culture.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Job Responsibilities:

• Supports implementation of a highly mature TPM structure with heavy focus on continuous improvement, planned maintenance, and competence development
• Leads the team in critical KPI target attainment – OEE %, technical availability, MTBF, and MTTR
• Under minimal supervision, develops and deploys improvement strategies
• Supports building and improving a highly effective planned maintenance program with high on-time completion rates and documented PM work standards
• Follows BPS (Lean Production) guidelines and improves BPS maturity levels
• Strongly supports new product launches in areas that improve performance after SOP – spare parts setup, PM documentation and setup, technical documentation and standards
• Builds competence of technical resources through thorough tracking and documentation of necessary skills and deliberate development measures
• Works and communicates well with technician direct reports, value stream managers, plant management, direct operators, and executives
• Implements organizational initiatives with minimal guidance
• Leads meetings to build team spirit and communicate company updates
• Has a 5S mindset and instills this in the team
• Independently develops and deploys cost reduction strategies in maintenance and spare parts crib activities
• Actively supports Industry 4.0 roadmap and ongoing measures for improved data transparency

Qualifications

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field
• 3+ years with close interaction with maintenance staff
• Working understanding of TPM program requirements
• Experience in process development and/or manufacturing
• Exceptional continuous improvement process skills in direct and indirect areas
• Places an emphasis on a culture of appreciation and servant leadership
• Strong proactive, analytical, problem solving, planning and organization skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to work and lead in a multi-cultural, diverse, international working environment
• Experience interfacing with Lead Plants and International Production Networks

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.