Overview
Job Description Working at Watlow
Watlow is a global technology and manufacturing leader who provides world class engineering expertise through innovative thermal products and systems, enabling our customers to thrive. We are making a positive impact every day as our solutions enrich the lives of people everywhere. We have been providing breakthrough thermal solutions for nearly a century. Our corporate values guide us uncompromisingly to always do the right thing, continually learn and improve, respect everyone, and lead with service and humility.
Position Summary
This position is responsible for upholding world-class manufacturing standards, overseeing the building of products, managing equipment troubleshooting, and ensuring the team is well-trained and at mastery for all processes within their scope or areas of focus. Quality excellence standards, including the analysis and rework procedures, will be a top priority. The individual will work closely with key stakeholders to resolve any issues that may arise while maintaining ownership of the processes. Additionally, the position will work closely with the team to promote safety, help the team achieve their goals, and ensure the overall success of the manufacturing area(s).
Functional Contribution (Contribution Matrix)
- Uses judgment to know when to refer issues to others
- Recommends and implements solutions within designated area of responsibility
- Technical troubleshooting of process, equipment, and product.
- Contribute in problem solving activities.
- Understand the processes and knowledge in tools and techniques and can apply them in multiple work areas and has the ability to train others on specific skills.
- Uses resources to learn the business
- Facilitates and coach's others
- Identifies ways to reduce waste and improve business processes
- Transfers knowledge from one situation to the next
- Demonstrates approachability and openness
- Establishes credibility
- Demonstrates excellent interpersonal listening and communication capabilities
- Uses the Watlow Business System to achieve results
- Demonstrating the WW Leader Behaviors
Skills, Abilities and Mastery (Responsibility Matrix)
Delivery / Support :
Leverages support resources to achieve goals and objectives without delegating ownership and responsibilityTechnical troubleshooting of processes, equipment, and products.Mentors, trains, and develops fellow team members and ensures proper training records are retainedRemains current on product, process, and equipment developmentDelivers consistently on improvement, waste elimination, and helps resolve internal and external customer technical issues as neededAssists with prototype buildsPerforms product, process, and equipment audits, maintain logs, and analyzes dataEvaluates yield, performance, and other statistical data for trends and develop corresponding product or process improvements and updating appropriate documentationAssists analysis of failed or returned material and development of corrective actionAssists in disposition of non-conforming products and componentsBuilds product to design using work instructions / standardsResponsible for production performance and assessment regarding Improvement, Standard Work & PSCs (Problem Solving Centers)Creates and audits standard work in assigned areasCommunicates and / or escalates issues and opportunities as requiredFollows Standard Operating Process (SOP)Business Partner
Collaborates with Manufacturing on staffing / flow issues and improvementsCollaborates with Supply Chain on material / order flow issues and improvementsCollaborates with Engineering on process flow issues and improvementsCollaborates with Maintenance on equipment issues and improvementsCenter of Expertise (COE)
Advanced manufacturing experienceTooling and troubleshooting of equipmentQuality mindsetTechnical expertise on new and / or updated mfg equipmentEducation, Experience and Certification Requirements
High-school graduate / GED preferredPreferred Two-year degree or Technical Certificate or related experience (3-5 years)Leadership trainingAdditional Information Regarding Position
Focusing on Robotics and Automation
Benefits : The Watlow Total Compensation Plan
The health, well-being and financial stability of you and your family is a high priority to us. The Watlow Total Rewards Plan includes competitive compensation and a full range of life and career enhancing benefits :
Annual Incentive Program401(k) plan that includes a company match on your contribution and an annual company contribution that is tied to company performanceWellness incentivesEmployee Personal Assistance ProgramDental, medical, vision and short-term and long-term insurancePaid holidays, personal time, and vacationParental leaveTuition reimbursementWe proactively embrace in all its dimensions across our company and cultivate a culture of and forward thinking that respects and reflects each team member\'s individual strengths, views, and experiences. Watlow takes pride in being an inclusive equal opportunity employer and considers for employment qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or protected veteran status.
Please let us know confidentially if you need or require any special accommodations to participate in our recruiting process by emailing us at [emailprotected].
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