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Engineer | Flowserve | Lynchburg, VA

Flowserve is the recognized world leader in supplying pumps, valves, seals, automation, and services to the power, oil, gas, chemical, and other industries. With more than 15,000 employees in more than 50 countries, we combine our global reach with a local presence.

GENERAL SUMMARY
Develop, plan, and implement process improvements in a manufacturing environment that includes machining and assembly.  Implement lean manufacturing techniques including: cellular manufacturing, set up reduction, pull manufacturing, and visual management.  Other duties include production support, cost reduction, project management, and traditional industrial engineering activities such as time studies, routings, and method improvements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLILITES(Typical)
  •     Implement and support lean manufacturing (visual management metrics, creation of supermarkets, ideal cells, 6S improvements, single-piece flow, TPM, etc.)
  •     Support production as needed.
  •     Be the scorekeeper for 6S, perform 6S audits monthly and report results and improvement opportunities.
  •     Implement process improvements that eliminate waste, improve productivity, and/or reduce costs.
  • Work on and communicate projects in a manner that fosters buy-in from both salary and hourly workers

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He/She will be required to follow any other instructions upon the request of his/her supervisor.

SPECIFICATIONS

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
  • BS/MS degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Electrical Engineering
  • 2-5 years experience preferred
  • Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques
  • Microsoft Office proficiency, preferably including Access
  • Exposure to Time/Methods Study Techniques
  • Innovative problem solver who is action oriented self starter
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

EXPERIENCE ON JOB TO ATTAIN ACCEPTABLE LEVEL OF PERFORMANCE

PREFERRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES BASED ON PAST EXPERIENCE, BUT NOT REQUIRED
  • 2-5 years experience preferred
  • Knowledge and experience of 2D/3D CAD software a plus

Flowserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer 

Join a company with the most comprehensive product lines and broadest applications experience in the world. You'll be part of a team known for its industry-leading talent, unparalleled portfolio and unmatched commitment to customer success. Our culture promotes recognition and rewards creativity, hard work and commitment. We invite you to put your talents and experience in motion with Flowserve. Flowserve is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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