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Lean Manufacturing Engineer

Lance Camper – Decatur, Indiana

Since 1965 Lance has been building America's most popular truck campers. And today, many of them are still on the road - a true testament to the company's philosophy that Quality Comes First. Now Lance is making its mark with travel trailers that are quickly becoming the new ultra-light towable of choice.

Based in California - Lance manufactures from a state-of-the-art production facility - a 141,000 square foot, 22-acre campus Experiencing explosive growth, the last few years, Lance is adding a new manufacturing location in Decatur, Indiana.

Lance Camper is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency, commercial, and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, school buses, terminal trucks, RV’s, luxury buses, and much more. Our 6,500+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible to manage all activities for a lean production philosophy, productivity and safety advantages, environment, and implementation. A technical background combined with product/management skills are needed. This position will interact with all areas of the business. This position is responsible to lead the company initiative to move towards lean production environment. Acts as a central resource for lean manufacturing and assists with day-to-day production support and improvements. This includes but not limited to engineering, marketing/sales, production, quality control, documentation, and sourcing.

*Travel to Lancaster, California will be required for the first three months, for three weeks a month.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Track and execute cost reduction for process improvements.
• Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Optimize machining processes to reach product quality, efficiency, and process repeatability.
• Identify manufacturing cost reductions and provide ROI justifications for change.
• Solid works Drafting Experience to update changes in NPI’s and current models.
• Develop and sustain employees training and development on lean concepts.
• Execute LEAN manufacturing techniques and design.
• Optimize workflow and cell designs and introduce cost-effective automation for productivity
• Develop principal work standards and line balancing for productivity.
• Lead value stream mapping exercises to determine and record business improvement areas.
• Design fixtures for new product or process.
• Plan, execute and manage projects to complete through product continuous improvement.
• And safety advantages.

IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

• Multi-tasking skills are required to manage multiple projects and various project activities.
• Work towards increasing the efficiency and safety of the manufacturing system.
• Knowledge of value stream mapping and application of such.
• Highly hands-on and strong mechanical aptitude needed.
• Ability to understand production processes and should be aware about the production operations.
• Efficiency and safety.
• Ability to analyze complex manufacturing data and propose changes leading to higher
• Self-motivated to implement goals with little supervision.
• Must be a team player and understand motivating a team member into lean environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills needed to interact with all areas of business.
• Strong computer skills.
• Strong Analytical & technical skills are needed for all product support activities.
• Work towards cutting the maintenance and repair cost.

REQUIRED EDUCATIONS AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 5-7 years with proven experience utilizing Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing initiatives in production are preferred.
• Work experience with Solid works and drafting.
• Certification in Six Sigma and/or Lean Manufacturing preferred.
• Computer proficient.
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Understanding of RV or automotive Industry preferred, but not required.

Veterans or Formerly Military Are Welcomed

Lance Camper / REV Group is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local employment laws. Lance Camper / REV Group strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military status, or genetic information. This applies to all stages of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits and termination of employment.