Production Engineer

Have you ever used the self-checkout in a supermarket? Played the slot machine at a casino? Maybe you grabbed a drink from a vending machine or paid to park your car? If you’ve answered with a resounding “YES”, then you’ve done so with the aid of one of the 10 million devices installed by Crane Payment Innovations (CPI).

We make the technology that powers your everyday life, enabling more than 4 billion transactions every week in more than 143 currencies worldwide. From cash and coins to cards and mobile, we keep the world of payments moving with smart validation devices and business management software.

Headquartered in Malvern, PA, CPI is supported by: 2,500+ global associates, 7 manufacturing sites, 12 corporate offices and 43 service branches.

As Production Engineer you will be responsible to develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes using the best manufacturing methods and technology to ensure any product produced is created in an efficient and cost-effective manner while complying with health and safety procedures and quality standards. To provide day to day second level technical support for existing production cells (Product, Process and People) following the 5 Step Problem Solving Process (DMAIC) and Standard Processes Documentation.

The Production Engineer will have a direct impact on our Manufacturing group, responsible for:

• Define, implement and improve Standard Work Flow in each production cell.
• Design & implement production jigs, fixtures, and tools.
• Define and maintain TPM standards.
• Define and maintain calibration and extraction systems and supporting documentation in all locations.
• Creation, review and maintenance of SOPs and documentation.
• Provide support and training to Production Technicians, Repair Technicians and Quality Auditors.
• Identify and implement Innovation/Smart Factory projects and contribute to the Innovation process.
• Identify and implement Productivity projects and contribute to cost reduction targets.
• Drive and control NPI projects, including set up of production lines and new processes, documentation, and training.
• Drive and control CAPEX projects, from concept to installation, commissioning, and production hand-over.
• Implement and maintain APQP core tools in each production line (PFD, PFMEA, Control Plan, MSA and SPC).
• Report, improve and lead the roll throughput yield (RTY) KPI metric in each production cell.
• Report, improve and lead Uptime KPI in each production cell.
• Create, maintain and update BOMs and Cycle times in SAP.
• Create and implement Engineering Change following standard process.
• Assist Buyer/Planner and Quality Engineer with brainstorming solutions that directly eliminate root cause.
• Maintain quality metrics on track.
• Identify and validate alternative part numbers.
• Drive Continuous Improvement activities on existing and new processes and products, using Lean Manufacturing Techniques, and new technology introduction.
• Attend and support kaizen events.
• Follow 5’s standards in all Production Engineering locations.
• Attend and contribute to the daily Gemba walk review of the KPI boards.

CPI is committed to hiring a diverse workforce and empowers our associates to promote new ideas and apply innovation to our world of payment technology solutions.

You consider yourself an excellent leader who oversees the production process and coordinates all activities to ensure higher standards are always maintained, with a passion for learning.

• HND/ Degree in Mechanical / Production / Electronic / Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience of Electronics Industry or Automotive Industry an advantage, but not essential.
• Experience of plastic injection moulding, machine shop and PCBs techniques, an advantage, but not essential.
• Good working knowledge of pneumatics & control systems.
• PC literate, including ideally AutoCAD and/or Solid works or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing Techniques such as SMED, TPM, VSM, Problem Solving, Kaizen, 6 Sigma trained (green or Black belt an advantage, but not essential).
• Experience of creating SOPs.
• Experience on APQP Core Tools such as Process Flow Charts, DFMEA,…