Education / Experience :
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
- Eighteen months Manufacturing Engineering, planning, or related technical experience. .
Position Purpose :
Under minimal supervision, independently prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning) in a Production or Post-Production environment.
Essential Functions :
- Perform technical studies of a complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
- Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components). .
- Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer. .
- Author DRDI / DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions. .
- Author MBOM in SAP / Solumina / Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly / installation process. .
- Assist in make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
- 3. Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
- 4. Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests. .
- Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements.
- Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed. .
- Perform audit of co-workers output based on defined requirements and procedures.
- Must demonstrate knowledge of ME policies and procedures. .
- Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes. .
- With minimal supervision, lead / coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple organizations. .
- Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader. .
- Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. .
- Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan. .
Additional Functions :
- Ensure Quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality. .
- Initiate and maintain accurate daily / weekly activity status based on work output, as required. .
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Other Requirements :
- Proven knowledge of Lean and / or Six Sigma principles..
- Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math..
- Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor..
- Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt Certification or higher preferred..
6 days ago