Manufacturing Systems Engineer

Company

Gränges is a global leader in the rolling and recycling of aluminum, with a proud heritage of over 125 years located around the world. We are an aluminum company dedicated to creating lighter, smarter, and more sustainable aluminum products and solutions for the future. Our 3,500 employees across three continents are the foundation of our success. We are a global company with a local presence, fostering a culture where every employee's contribution is valued. Our core values—Committed, Action Oriented, and Sustainable—guide our work and define our company culture. We believe in empowering our people, trusting them to take responsibility, and fostering an open and inclusive environment where diverse perspectives lead to new ideas and solutions. Our materials are used in essential applications, including heat exchangers for cars, buildings and aerospace to specialty packaging, HVAC and many other niche markets. Our dedication to a sustainable future is not just a goal; it's a fundamental part of our mission, and we are looking for passionate individuals to help us build a better future together.

Health & Well-Being​

- Medical, Dental, Vision, Spending Accounts, and Supplemental Health​

- Company-paid disability and life insurance plus additional coverage options​

- 24/7 Teladoc Access for urgent care and mental-health visits plus free diabetes coaching, musculoskeletal advice, and nutrition counseling​

- Employee assistance program​

Grow with Us​

- 401(k) Savings Plan with generous company match​

- Free 1-on-1 financial advice sessions with CAPTRUST advisors​

- Company-provided uniforms and PPE for production positions​

- Paid technical training and safety certifications​

- Service Awards to celebrate every 5th Company anniversary​

Family & Engagement​

- Paid time off including company holidays and vacation (increases with seniority)​

- Company-hosted employee and family events like cookouts, volunteer days, and holiday celebrations​

- College scholarships for children of employees (earn $1,000-$2,500 annually)​

- $20,000 infertility coverage (if enrolled in a company medical plan)

Position Summary

Work Center Development plays a critical role in advancing operational performance through the design, optimization, and implementation of manufacturing work centers. This position will lead key initiatives outlined in the organization’s operational vision, driving continuous improvement, standardization, and efficiency across production areas.

The role combines process engineering, operational leadership, and cross-functional collaboration to develop high-performing work centers that support safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Work Center Development

- Lead the design, development, and optimization of manufacturing work centers to improve productivity, process variation, and workflow.

- Establish standardized work center layouts, equipment utilization strategies, and process flows.

- Identification and Removal of Process bottlenecks

- Implement best practices for material flow, operator efficiency, and Lean Systems.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on work center performance and scalability.

Process Improvement & Optimization

- Analyze manufacturing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency gains, waste reduction, and cost improvement.

- Lead initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, throughput improvement, and process stability.

- Develop and implement standardized work procedures and process documentation.

- Utilize Lean manufacturing tools such as value stream mapping, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methodologies. Including the facilitation of KAIZEN events.

Vision Initiative Leadership

- Lead and execute strategic initiatives defined in the operational vision plan.

- Coordinate cross-functional teams to implement process improvements and work center enhancements.

- Track progress and performance metrics related to improvement initiatives.

- Drive cultural adoption of operational excellence principles across the facility.

- Innovation and deployment of industry 4.0 Tools and Systems.

Collaboration & Support

- Work closely with production, maintenance, quality, and leadership teams to implement process improvements.

- Support new equipment installation, process launches, and operational transitions.

- Provide technical support and guidance to operations teams.

- Assist in training and developing team members on new processes and standards.

Qualifications

Education

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field preferred.

Experience

- 3–7 years of experience in manufacturing, process engineering, or operations improvement.

- Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

- Demonstrated success implementing process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Skills

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

- Experience with process mapping, workflow analysis, and layout development.

- Ability to lead cross-functional improvement initiatives.

- Strong communication and collaboration skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data analysis tools.

Key Competencies

- Continuous Improvement Mindset

- Operational Leadership

- Process Optimization

- Data-Driven Decision Making

- Collaboration & Change Management

Gränges Americas is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Benefits:

- 401(k) matching

- Dental insurance

- Employee assistance program

- Flexible spending account

- Health insurance

- Health savings account

- Life insurance

- Paid time off

- Professional development assistance

- Referral program

- Tuition reimbursement

- Vision insurance

Work Location: In person