Job Description

At AGCO, we believe that when our employees succeed, our business succeeds. It’s a people philosophy that we believe and invest in.  We make sure all of our employees – in every function, every geography and at every level – have the tools they need to be successful and take charge of their career. Because when our people grow, our business grows. Every day. Every way.

Our Operations team has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer candidate out of Asssumption, IL.

Your Impact:

Develop and implement industry leading processes focused on Lean manufacturing principles and leading technology within GSI North America.  To include modeling systems for capacity, capability and cost analysis
Manage process improvement projects to optimize  overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) attainment and eliminate waste
Develop North America technology roadmaps and standardization of equipment and processes

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE :

Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field preferred
Advanced knowledge in the development of standardized production processes and Lean management principles
Five years equipment manufacturing experience  (product engineering experience preferred)
In-depth knowledge of Engineering documentation and MRP systems
Comprehensive experience and knowledge of Product Manufacturing, Design, and Engineering in metal industry
Proven track record in project management and structures to support
Able to identify, analyze in a structured way and find practical solutions to ongoing process issues.
Proven ability to oversee / manage multiple complex projects
Have the capacity to convert functional process specifications into pilot and industrialized equipment to meet needs
Effective oral and written English communication skills

Safety Responsibilities

Comply with all safety rules, policies and procedures.
Report any unsafe practices and/or conditions to their supervisor.
Wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and report any defective PPE.
Report all near-misses, incidents, injuries, illnesses, including mobile equipment or property damage.
Participate in the site Safety and Health Program.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct reports.

Work Environment

This job generally operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions in the work environment. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands or arms. The position is subject to lifting objects weighing over 25 pounds occasionally.

The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to focus.