POSITION DESCRIPTION
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Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineering and Quality Manager
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Manufacturing Engineers, Design Engineers, other engineering
Customer Service, Applications Engineers, Design Engineering, Machine
Shops, Sales Managers, Shift Supervisors, Operators and Management
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dynapar Mfg. Engineer will actively support the Gurnee manufacturing facility through new, improved manufacturing
or expanded manufacturing methods, cost savings ideas, Quality improvements, and implementation of the Danaher
Business System tools.
BUSINESS BACKGROUND:
Recognized as one of Fortune Magazine’s Most Admired Companies (and #1 in its category, Precision Equipment), The
Danaher Corporation is a $14 billion publicly-traded company (NYSE: DHR) that designs, manufactures, and markets
industrial and consumer products. The company focuses on the advantages of strong brand names, proprietary
technology, and leading market positions.
The Company has grown faster than our competitors and we plan to keep exceeding industry growth rates through share
gains, aggressive new product development, international expansion, and acquisitions.
Danaher obtains competitive advantage through excellence across multiple disciplines including; general management,
manufacturing, marketing, finance, human resources and business development. Their significant investment in
leadership identification and development is preplanned, long term, and approved and funded at the Executive Board
level. In summary, Danaher seeks senior executives who are leaders, strategic, creative, highly intelligent, courageous,
and great developers of managers.
Danaher associates, located in 30 countries around the world, are active participants in the powerful management
process called the Danaher Business System (DBS). This cohesive and pervasive philosophy begins with outstanding
people and superior market-driven and customer-driven plans. The Danaher Business System provides the tools and
methodology to continuously advance quality, delivery, customer service, and reduce cost.
The Danaher Sensors and Controls Group manufactures and markets products that sense, measure and control
temperature, position, quantity, time, level and flow in the Process Automation and Factory Automation Markets.
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Trouble shoot existing manufacturing processes, fixtures, tooling or equipment.
Design, build or procure improved fixtures, tooling or equipment.
Work with manufacturing associates to promote and implement continuous improvement programs.
Develop data and information for the justification of new or replacement equipment and the subsequent
preparation of capital expenditure requests.
Develop detailed analysis and effective recommendations for improvement of assembly processes with respect to
Quality, Delivery and Cost improvements for assigned cells within the Value Stream.
Develop and implement standardized work practices on the manufacturing floor.
FIRST SIX MONTHS DELIVERABLES:
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Complete Danaher immersion process.
Show impact on PPM results in mfg. cells that are assigned.
Implement three new cost savings ideas for the plant.
Help support new product launch action items for the plant.
CAREER PROGRESSIONS / PROMOTABLE TO:
Career path opportunities include larger/more complex Engineering or Quality Manager positions. Future positions could
be in the Sensors and Controls Group or elsewhere in Danaher.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Attribute/Skill/Experience
BS in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
Minimum of five years of prior Manufacturing Engineering experience
Experience developing manufacturing equipment and streamlining manufacturing processes.
Examples include design of automated test equipment, design of jigs, fixtures, assembly
tooling, custom inspection gauges to satisfy specific requirements
Comprehensive technical knowledge of machine design engineering principles, practices, and
procedures
Advanced planning, detailed conceptualization, detailed design, checking, and tolerance
analysis for form, dimensional fit, and overall function as related to design of production related
equipment
Indepth knowledge of manufacturing, machine shop capabilities and assembly operations.
Working knowledge of CNC equipment.
Excellent problem solving skills.
Thorough understanding of strength of materials, kinematics and dynamics, product handling,
part transfer and fixturing, process tooling, pneumatics, cam devices, stepper/servo motors,
slide systems, sensor technologies and application, bearing analysis and machine control
systems. Prior expertise in a motor manufacturing environment a major plus.
Extensive knowledge of Pro-E design software. Working knowledge of AutoCAD required.
Strong continuous improvement skills and leadership competencies to drive quality, delivery,
cost improvement, short and long term results.
Sense of urgency; being able to recognize and resolve issues.
Ability to perform duties both individually and in a team environment.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment, tolerance for ambiguity.
Solid organization, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Demonstrated project management skills and working knowledge of standardized work
practices.
Working knowledge of the ISO 9001 standards and quality systems. Familiarity with Six
Sigma, LEAN manufacturing or other vigorous quality control programs is desirable.
Weight Scale:
8-10 = Must Have
5-7 = Important
1-4 = Helpful
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Fit Factors
Tenacity/Do What It Takes
Effective Time Management and Personal Organization
Do It Now/Time Is the Enemy
Continuous Improvement, Don’t accept the status quo
Traction Counts, Make an Impact
Tactical and Strategic
Details Count
Get the Numbers – Results Count
Delegate and Hands-on
Leadership and Teamwork/Create Followership
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