Senior Manufacturing Engineer - Electronics Development Location: New Bremen, OH, US, 45869 **Company Description:** Crown Equipment Corporation is a leading innovator in world-class forklift and material handling equipment and technology. As one of the world’s largest lift truck manufacturers, we are committed to providing the customer with the safest, most efficient and ergonomic lift truck possible to lower their total cost of ownership. **Responsibilities:** + Lead and manage initiatives to vertically integrate a variety of electronic assemblies, printed circuit boards, wire harnesses and electronic modules + Provide functional directive and manufacturing expertise to the local plants within the own production area (electronics/wire harnesses) in implementing advanced manufacturing methodologies, processes and technologies that significantly improve the overall manufacture of the company’s products and the competitiveness of the business. + Lead improvements to operations through manufacturing engineering analysis based on capacity, cost reduction, efficiency and/or safety. + Manage projects involving cross-functional departments including product introduction, strategic manufacturing development, process area expansions and major rearrangements (in the field of electronics). + Work with various functional areas across the company including related central departments, Production, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Quality, and numerous plants to provide support. + Responsible for new equipment introduction including procurement, coordination of installation, process capability prove-out, training, process documentation, and production start-up. + Create and pursue a vision for safe, efficient and reliable future-state conditions within electronic manufacturing processes + Lead, mentor, coach, teach, and develop Manufacturing Engineers/Process Techs + Represent manufacturing within the Product Development Process (PDP). + Maintain confidentiality as directed. + This position may report to a Senior Level Engineer, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, AME Manager, or other Departmental Manager. **Qualifications:** + 8-15 years related experience + Associate Degree + Non-degree considered if 8+ years of related experience along with a high school diploma or GED + Must have valid driving privileges + Some overnight stays (10%) **Preferred Qualifications:** + 8-10 years’ experience in electrical assembly + Bachelor’s or master’s Degree (Electronic, Engineering, Operations Management or related subjects) + Broad understanding of industrial type processes and equipment that supports different electronical areas (e.g. electronic assemblies, wire harnesses, PCBs and electronic modules) + Knowledge of Problem-Solving Techniques Lean Tools and Six Sigma Principles. + Good interpersonal, organizational and communication skills with a commonsense approach. + Understanding of relevant laws, regulations and norms + Ability to multitask in a rapid changing environment. + Ability to communicate across all levels of the organization which include peers, middle and executive management. + Ability to influence others on initiatives that advances technology, processes, and product. + Strategic, innovative, economical and growth mindset. + Action and Result-orientation. + Acts economically. **Work Authorization:** Crown will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. No agency calls please. **Compensation and Benefits:** Crown offers an excellent wage and benefits package for full-time employees including Health/Dental/Vision/Prescription Drug Plan, Flexible Benefits Plan, 401K Retirement Savings Plan, Life and Disability Benefits, Paid Parental Leave, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Tuition Reimbursement, and much more. EOE Veterans/Disabilities