Manufacturing Engineer (Middleton)

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

Continuous Improvement & Process Optimization

Lead Lean-based improvement projects targeting throughput, scrap reduction, productivity, and safety.

Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and value stream mapping to identify bottlenecks.

Develop standardized work, PFMEAs, and process documentation.

Support kaizen events and Lean problem-solving.

New Cell & Process Design

Lead concept-to-launch activities for new or redesigned manufacturing cells.

Develop layouts, material flow strategies, ergonomic designs, and equipment specifications.

Validate new processes through trials and capability studies.

Digital Backbone & MES Integration

Support implementation of machine connectivity and digital data capture.

Collaborate with IT/OT teams on MES deployment and system validation.

Improve traceability, OEE visibility, and automated reporting.

RISE Project Support (Legacy Business Transformation)

Contribute engineering support to the RISE project focused on modernization, process optimization, footprint consolidation, and cost reduction.

Assist with layout changes, equipment moves, process redesign, and implementation of modern manufacturing standards.

Ensure digital backbone and MES advancements align with RISE transformation objectives.

Technical Support & Collaboration

Provide technical support to Operations, Maintenance, and Quality.

Assist in root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Support capital projects and equipment commissioning.

This is a safety sensitive position.

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering.

2–5+ years of relevant manufacturing engineering or CI experience.

Experience with Lean tools, MES systems, CAD, and digital manufacturing systems.

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

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Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.