Welcome! We’re Siemens Mobility, a leading global provider of short-distance, regional and long-distance rolling stock, as well as product and system solutions for passenger and freight transport. We ensure that passengers are transported in a safe and comfortable environment while also meeting economic and environmental requirements. Our products are future-oriented and enable cost-effective operations while reducing environmental impact and conserving resources. We are excited to add an Industrial Engineer- Mechanical Assembly to the team at our growing manufacturing campus in beautiful and affordable Sacramento, California
We offer your Growth, Opportunity and Challenge
As an Industrial Engineer your primary responsibility will be to ensure that production operations are ready to go at the scheduled start of production date by deploying lean methodologies and practical process knowledge. You will work from detailed engineering 3D models to develop a plan on how to assemble vehicles most efficiently. Including development of jigs, fixtures, and new equipment. You will perform continuous improvement activities to resolve production line issues and improve throughput.
What you will be doing:
Review engineering drawings, 3D engineering models using Pro-E or PTC Creo to gain an understanding of manufacturing process requirements such as job sequence, workflow, and takt time.
Prepare standardized work instructions including sequences and floor layouts.
Set up stations with proper tooling, fixtures, templates, and equipment.
Design jigs and fixtures using engineering requirements, engineering drawings, or with products already existing on the production floor.
Development of detailed specifications for jigs and fixtures for manufacturing processes using takt time, capacity calculations, engineering product design, and sourcing jigs and fixtures from vendors.
Respond and resolve production issues including reviewing dimensional accuracy of parts and making adjustments or modification to processes in an already running production line.
Create department procedures to improve business and engineering transactions.
What you will need to be successful:
4+ years of experience in assembly processes (e.g. rail, aviation, naval, automotive, heavy equipment).
Work experience in the rail business or related production is preferred but not required.
Detailed understanding of takt time and cycle time. How to find and diagnose bottlenecks in processes and how to make changes to remove bottlenecks.
Firm project management skills, including developing project plans, timelines / schedules, budgets, proposed layouts, resource requirements, calculating ROI, etc.
Practical knowledge of the lean toolbox and ability to utilize lean principles to reduce waste.
A history of “hands-on” approach to problem solving and countermeasure implementation within own areas of responsibility.
Solid understanding of tooling and fixtures for manufacturing and its impact to dimensional accuracy and quality.
A history of driving projects in adverse conditions.
Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering.
Required travel: 5%
We would be impressed if you had:
MS or advanced degree (or foreign equivalent) in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering with a focus on assembly processes, production setup, manufacturing, and/or logistics.
Six Sigma Master Black Belt / Six Sigma Black Belt / Lean Expert Certification
Practical experience using complex factory planning methods such as defining high level manufacturing plans, identifying / analyzing new technologies required, creating a value stream analysis, performing total space needs analysis, performing total capacity needs analysis, implementation planning
Comfortable with transferring technical knowledge, manufacturing knowledge, and proprietary technologies from lead factories to market factories
Knowledge of MRP / ERP systems
Bi-lingual German and English
Bi-Lingual Spanish and English
Why Siemens Mobility?
We are # 9 On Forbes Great Places to Work and Diversity List
Health and Wellness: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, HSA, Commuter Benefits
Vacation & Time Off: Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Personal / Sick Days, Maternity/Paternity Leave,
Financial & Retirement: Savings Plan, Performance Bonus for Key Roles, Merit Increases, Relocation
Professional Development: Tuition Reimbursement, Promote from Within,
Mentor Program, Access to Online Courses, Lunch & Learns
Office Life: Flexible Work Hours, Diversity & Inclusion Program
Our Values:
We stay at the forefront of the rail industry. We continuously improve, learning directly from those who are doing the work.
We are optimistic about change and the possibilities: We welcome programmatic improvements and strategy shifts which will result in positive results for the world.
We value our people, and we support their growth within their zone of proximal development: Our people are at the center of our work, and we support their development by finding their level of potential development through problem-solving and in collaboration with peers.
We mean what we say, and we commit to our promises: We follow through on our commitments with honesty and integrity
We do more with less: We are a lean organization serving customers who are serving communities of people.
We are principles-based, not rules-based: We make decisions based on what we believe is best for our people and the communities we serve as opposed to adhering to a prescriptive set of immovable practices.
We value diversity and strive to be inclusive in our work, both for our customer and our team members:
We believe in the importance of investing in employees in alignment with our values and honoring every individual story and unique path
The salary range for this position in Sacramento, CA is $95,400-128,800 per year and this role is eligible to earn incentive compensation. Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here:
www.benefitsquickstart.com. In addition, this position is eligible for time off in accordance with Company policies, including paid sick leave, paid parental leave, PTO (for non-exempt employees) or non-accrued flexible vacation (for exempt employees).
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Organization: Siemens Mobility
Company: Siemens Mobility, Inc
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Full / Part time: Full-time
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