Manufacturing Technician-Engineer (1st Shift) - Lexington Kentucky

Company: Volt
Location: Lexington, Kentucky
Posted On: 05/04/2025

Volt is immediately hiring for Manufacturing Process engineer in Lexington, KY 40511

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As a Manufacturing Process engineer you will be responsible for:

Focused on shipping/packaging assembly, execution
Manufacturing, preferably packaging experience, SAP knowledge inside a manufacturing plant
Participate in the process and manufacturing teams to implement the Primary Packaging Roadmap dictated by the PP/PS Sustainability Team.
Conduct research and studies on which sustainable packaging products are best suited for implementation at the local site, including coordinating formalized testing at laboratories.
Coordinate with manufacturing, process, Company, procurement etc. on implementing new sustainable materials.
Lead local team to ensure all aspects of project have been implemented.
Physically assist with label changes, warehouse changes, workstation modifications, bin changes, etc. as needed per project
Research and procure new fixtures, tools, bins, workstations, etc. as needed per project
Conduct 3F and assist with FAIR reporting
Provide hyper care for new sustainable materials that have been implemented and continuously resolve issues with new implementations.
Assist with reporting to PP/PS Sustainability team on project updates and completions.
Conduct financial impacts per project, including cost analysis, cycle time analysis, etc.
Assist with any XFMEA analysis that is required for each implementation.
Assist with work instruction modifications.
Document the technical and generic specifications of the packaging process including line layouts, station layouts, capacity and workload balancing, preferred component usage, etc.
Ensure assembly process deliverables are aligned with global assembly process practices
Coordinate and assist with equipment installations and validations, if required.
Obtain plant acceptance and provide the final sign-off on tool and process for project deliverables while following the principles of company Performance System (SPS)



Experience required

3+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering
Experience with component replenishment / kanban / related material handling tasks
Experience in a new product development environment or related stage gate process awareness
Knowledge of verification and validation process / approvals process for new product development
Proven ability to work successfully in a multicultural virtual environment across various functions (design engineering, purchasing, quality, marketing, finance, mfg. operations and others)
Motivated self-starter, who able to work autonomously in parallel on multiple projects
Facilitator to drive problem solving and project management activities
Supporting Oxford, OH, Nashville, TN 30% travel



Preferred:

5+ years of experience in manufacturing and/or process engineering
5+ years of experience in packaging / shipping processes and related equipment.
Experience in SAP production software



Education:

Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering or similar



Duration: 6+ Month Temp to permanent

Location: Lexington, KY 40511

Work Schedule: Onsite

Shift: 1st shift



Pay range: $29/hr. to $37/hr.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.



Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.



Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. - 1324b.

The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. More...

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