Responsibilities :
- Plans, directs, and implements manufacturing processes in plant as assigned.
- Supports department performance with real-time problem solving, coordinating technical resources as required.
- Contributes to departmental efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
- Processes in support may include machining, assembly, automation, and testing.
- Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.
- Optimizes productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
- Provides thorough instructions for process operation and changes.
- Conducts risk assessments, support APQP toolbox methods.
- Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality assurance standards.
- Analyzes and designs; workflow, staffing utilization, space requirements for maximum efficiency.
- Utilizes process simulation software to test and find the most appropriate production strategies.
- Assembles reports to document process status and changes.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Confers with management, engineering , and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Communicates findings and proposals to upper management.
- Assesses compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.
Supervision :
Reports to Engineering / Maintenance Manager
Work Experience :
- Previous experience working with CAD and AutoCAD, PFEMA / Control Plans (IQS), Process Data / Results related Programs (Database), Project management Programs (CDB)
- Thorough understanding of scientific concepts.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt experience.
- Tier 1 automotive experience.
- Experience with robot programming.
- Application experience with lean tools like Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system design and implementation, Total Predictive Maintenance.
- Application experience with structured problem-solving techniques / tools.
- Clear verbal / written communication skills.
- Able to work in a self-directed manner.
- Able to organize work requirement and to delegate appropriately.
- Able to work hands-on in equipment when necessary for troubleshooting; process support, change management, etc.
- Hand-eye coordination skills.
Qualifications :
BS Degree in Engineering or Equivalent
3 years previous experience in manufacturing assembly process engineering
27 days ago