About Our Client:

Our Client offers a complete line of narrowband portable and industrial sawmills, wideband sawmilling equipment, resaws, edgers, kilns, molders/planers, firewood processing equipment, pallet recycling equipment, material handling equipment, bandsaw blades, and blade maintenance equipment for forestry and timber professionals throughout the world.

Our Culture and Values:

They are committed to customer and employee success, putting compassion and faith at the forefront of the operation, and committing themselves to provide high-quality equipment that makes a positive difference in people's lives. Our client is a 100% employee-owned company and believes that every mill owner is an extension of our family - a philosophy that makes our customers feel right at home.

What To Expect for Our Client:

Our Client believes that an investment in our employees is an investment in our future. Therefore, we offer a variety of benefits to make sure that employees are healthy and happy so we can grow, learn, and innovate together.

• Equity: Become a 100% owner and receive Our Client stocks through our ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan).
• Retirement: 401k with matching funds.
• Bonuses: Monthly discretionary bonus.
• Pay Options: We offer various ways to get paid bi-weekly along with the option for Wages On-Demand where you can get earned wages daily.
• Paid Time Off: PTO accrual starts with first paycheck, immediate eligibility for paid holidays, paid time off for personal marriage, birth/adoption and more.
• Insurance: Health, dental, vision, company paid life insurance, supplemental life insurance, short- and long-term disability.
• Workplace Giving Programs: Multiple benefits available to employees that serve the community/those in need with monetary donations along with hands on work.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Generous tuition reimbursement program to help you achieve your long-term career goals here at Our Client.
• Annual Allowances: Employees are reimbursed for their own purchase of safety boots, safety glasses and gym membership. They also receive money each year to spend on Our Client apparel and swag.
• Other Rewards: Includes but not limited to; companywide celebrations, company outings, complimentary coffee stations and fruit, gift card for your birthday and anniversary, referral reward program, discounted shipping rate and so much more!

Summary of Role You are Applying For:

This is a hands-on position that reports to the Lean and Safety Supervisor. As a Quality Assurance Engineer, you must have a general understanding of Lean and Continuous Improvement principles, and you will be responsible for evaluating work processes to determine strategies and programs to increase productivity and efficiency. Your responsibilities will include gathering information relevant to work processes, making program suggestions, instructing others on continuous improvement, and facilitating employee teams to improve overall results.

This position is in Batesville, IN and is NOT a remote position. You must report daily to our manufacturing facility. Anyone not living in the greater Batesville, IN area should NOT apply for this role.

How You Will Spend Your Time:

Every day brings a new challenge at Our Client. Here are some ways you will be spending your time for each role:

Responsibilities:

• Continuously learn and apply applicable Lean tools to drive a culture of change.
• Communication of the lean transformation and initiatives to employees.
• Responsible to help establish, coach, and maintain effective daily performance management.
• Train and coach hourly operators and other employees on lean tools and processes.
• Support improvements: plan, support, participate, and facilitate
• Assist with problem solving.
• Assist Team Leader to ensure improvements are made and sustained.
• Other duties as identified by the Value Stream Coach and Change Agents to further the sites Lean Manufacturing initiative.

Things that are Important to Have:

Below are some requirements for this specific role:

EDUCATION:

• 4-year degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Technology or Manufacturing related is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• No experience is necessary for this role. Recently graduated candidates encouraged to apply.
  

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodology (Kaizen, 5s, A3)
• Good math skills a must
• Is passionate about lean systems and root cause analysis
• Can move around all day
• Communication Skills: Able to communicate effectively with all levels; from hourly to senior staff
• Willingness to learn and solve problems with an open mind
• Basic Computer skills: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Able to use basic hand tools and read a tape measure
• Team oriented, but also able to work independently
• Productive and organized
• Good reading and verbal comprehension skills

If you are looking for a career, and not just a job, apply today and learn how Our Client employees are making a difference around the world and right here in Indiana.

Our Client 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.