Manufacturing Engineer - Team Lead en Bosch Group

HydraForce, a Bosch Rexroth company under the compact Hydralics offers one of the most comprehensive lines of high-quality hydraulic cartridge valves for the mobile and industrial equipment markets. We design and manufacture high performance valves that meet virtually any need encountered in machine design. HydraForce cartridge valves are designed to fit a wide range of industry-common valve cavities. Our employees enjoy a fast-paced and challenging work environment that provides them with daily opportunities to Power Forward their careers. For almost 35 years, HydraForce has been producing the most innovative electro-hydraulic control solutions for the mobile machinery and industrial equipment markets.

Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading providers of drive and control technologies. Regardless of the motion task that customers face anywhere in the world, they will always find a Bosch Rexroth team with the local experience and the appropriate know-how from more than 30 industries and all drive and control technologies. Our associates take on their customers’ challenges with passion and persistence until the right solution is found. This is what makes Bosch Rexroth a strong, reliable partner for Mobile Applications, Machinery Applications and Engineering and Factory Automation. As the Drive & Control Company, we develop, produce, and distribute our components and system solutions in over 80 countries.

Maintain a constant and productive work environment on the shop floor.  Lead and train Technicians and Engineers while working closely with the production to support production needs. Work on long term projects that will support HydraForce’s Mission Statement.

• Assign duties, monitor quality and on-time delivery of staff work
• Maintain metrics and analyze data to assess performance of personnel and implement improvements
• Work together with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager on staff development
• Set team priorities and initiatives that align with high level objectives
• Analyze and design lean manufacturing cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize, determine use of space, equipment, material, and personnel
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space within their assigned facility
• Work closely with design, quality assurance and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures within their assigned facility
• Ensure manufacturing safety policies and procedures are enforced 
• Stay informed with new manufacturing technologies and equipment to manufacture and reduce cost through efficiencies
• Support current and new product introductions, APQP
• Assist Supplier Quality as needed to communicate and resolve supplier issues
• Determine and eliminate root causes and diminish occurrences in the manufacturing process
• Ensure that all manufacturing product specifications are developed, and testing procedures are in place per APQP
• Reduce costs through Lean Manufacturing
• Monitor and in conjunction with the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, update Metrics on a regular basis 
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Mechanical Engineering preferred or experience in lieu 
• Five to Ten years related experience or equivalent
• Supervisory experience a plus
• Three to Five years experience leading projects and teams
• Strong background in 3D modeling software, Creo preferred
• Strong background in assembly fixture design
• Strong background in process development preferred
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Good written and oral communication skills

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