Job Objective: Perform a variety of strategic engineering work to analyze, evaluate, and improve manufacturing operations and processes in a regional or global theater. Understand internal and external customer requirements to align work product minimizing waste, operational cost, and risk, while maximizing efficiency through strategic execution and ultimately driving customer satisfaction.

• Utilize appropriate statistical and/or data analysis tools within a structured problem solving approach to characterize and improve existing operations or translate customer requirements into repeatable and capable manufacturing processes.

• Plan, execute, and analyze multi-phase validations or scenarios to determine if new equipment, processes, or tooling meet functional performance requirements and/or metrics.

• Initiate, develop, and maintain Charters and Implementation Plans (includes establishing project scope, anticipated gains, required resources, timelines, etc.)

• Act as Engineering liaison to various groups, participate on analysis/design/project review teams. Develop product and equipment specifications to ensure resulting processes are manufacturing capable.

• Support transfer of project solutions, new processes or products to on-going operations, through operator training and development of standard operating procedures, where applicable.

• Establish and implement control plans to ensure project gains and improvements are realized and maintained over time.

• Understands and contributes to the development and execution of the Operational Strategy that in turn drives Operational Excellence Regionally and Globally.

• B.S. Degree in Engineering, advanced degree a plus.
• 5 to 9 years of experience in a plastics, textiles, or similar manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of textile or plastics manufacturing processes preferred.
• Strategic problem solving skills- ability to work ambiguous problems into specific recommendations and execution plans.
• Knowledge of finance, costing, SIOP and general business processes.
• Knowledge of operations and business processes and analytics.
• High proficiency and practical experience with Oracle, MS Office Suite, Power BI and other applicable analytic/data visualization software.
• Demonstrated project management, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Ability to identify with the implications of work product on other areas in the business.
• Comfortable running multiple projects simultaneously, switching context based on impact and urgency.
• Excellent communications skills (verbal, written, and presentation), effective on multiple levels.

PERKS OF BEING PART OF OUR TEAM:

At Velcro USA Inc., we truly value our employees. We strive to support each and every employee by providing a safe and healthy work environment, challenging and rewarding careers, and opportunities for professional and personal growth. Velcro USA Inc. offers competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and generous time-off designed to meet the needs of our workforce. Advancement and growth opportunities are offered and encouraged to all employees.

Health and Welfare Benefits:

Medical and Prescription Coverage (HSA and HRA Options)

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Award WinningWellness and Incentive Program

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Business Travel Accident Insurance

Voluntary Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Retirement Savings Plan

401(k) Saving Planwith generous 5.5% Company match and Immediate Vesting

Time-Off Benefits

Paid Vacation Time

Paid Sick Time

Paid Parental Leave

13 Paid Company Holidays

Other Benefits and Programs

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Financial Wellness Benefit - Smart Dollar

Employee Recognition Programs

Employee Resource Groups

Charitable or Educational Matching Gift Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Velcro Companies provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.