Rhenus Automotive is offering the opportunity to be a part of a global entity in our growing division of North America. We provide a variety of employment opportunities for our communities with entry and advanced technical engineering positions. We are looking for a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join our team in Salem, Virginia. Our state-of-the-art automotive production facility is serving the needs of a large customer in a fast-paced environment.

Our culture: We take great pride in being an employer who focuses on our people and their individual potential. We offer great opportunities for your personal growth and are known for the great care we take with customers and employees alike. We are focused on cultivating a friendly work environment and enabling a free exchange of ideas. We believe in a personality fit rather than a resume fit.

• We offer affordable health, dental, and vision benefits starting the first day of employment.
• We have a generous PTO benefit.
• We also offer a 7% 401k match.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support, maintain, and improve automation infrastructure, including the Production Traceability System (PTS) and PLC-based systems
• Design and implement poka-yoke (error-proofing) solutions
• Lead system integration, data collection, and traceability projects that connect production systems with site IT
• Serve as the site responsible person for all IT, including infrastructure, business systems, and production-floor IT
• Manage IT projects, vendors, and service providers, and coordinate with Rhenus corporate IT
• Ensure system availability, support, security practices, and change control at the site
• Plan and lead IT upgrades, integrations, and new system rollouts
• Plan, lead, and support Kaizen events and production improvement projects
• Spearhead Continuous Improvement Projects (CIPs) from identification through implementation and follow-up
• Support and maintain Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and drive corrective actions from the results with the process Engineer.
• Apply and support PDCA (Plan, Do, Check, Act) cycles to drive and sustain improvements
• Lead and support QPS (Quick Problem Solving) activities to resolve issues at the source
• Prepare scopes of work for new projects and equipment
• Create and manage RFQs, evaluate supplier quotes, and support vendor selection
• Track project timelines, budgets, and deliverables
• Serve as a support between Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other departments
• Coordinate with other Rhenus companies and facilities to share best practices and align systems
• Communicate with external suppliers and contractors
• Travel to other Rhenus sites for collaboration, project support, and system benchmarking

REQUIRED SKILL AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, or Computer Engineering, Information Systems, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing or process engineering experience, preferably in automotive, heavy equipment, or truck assembly
• Working knowledge of PFMEA, PDCA, Kaizen, and lean manufacturing
• Experience with PLC systems and automation, plus poka-yoke design
• Experience managing or supporting IT systems and vendors in a business or manufacturing setting
• Experience preparing RFQs and project scopes
• Prefer Lean Six Sigma certification 
• Prefer familiarity with IT/OT integration and network basics in a production environment
• Prefer experience with CAD and project management tools
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work across departments and with external partners
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.

Rhenus Automotive Salem is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment 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.