Plans, designs, coordinates and improves manufacturing processes in plant by performing following duties.
Responsibilities
Designs, develops, implements and enhances manufacturing and assembly processes that meet safety, quality and productivity continuous improvement expectations.
Develops part routers and in-process prints for various manufacturing operations.
Creates and revises Engineering Process documentation detailing tooling, and setup requirements.
Implements corrective actions proactively and reactively to prevent nonconforming product.
Recommends and designs improvements and/or modifications in sequence of operations, equipment utilization and related matters.
Reviews proposals of outside vendors regarding purchase of new or modernization of existing production and processing equipment.
Implements and tracks cost savings such as tool life improvements, cycle time and setup reductions, etc.
Designs or specifies tooling and other MRO products used in manufacturing.
Designs fixture and machine components for replacement and or improvement.
Supports onsite Tool Room or outside vendors in the manufacture of tooling and fixturing.
Develops prototype parts and processes.
Supports the quoting process of new products.
Training and development of staff as required.
Works with Maintenance and Setup to trouble shoot machine and tooling issues.
Must be able to fulfill any and all customer requirements associated with the position.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in an Engineering field, preferably Mechanical.
Must have experience in a manufacturing environment.
Lean Manufacturing, Shainin Certification, Six Sigma, Kaizen, TQM or other rapid continuous improvement systems preferred.
Tool, gage, and machine design experience is a plus.
Self-motivated, good communication and interpersonal skills desired.
Ability to lead, motivate and develop others both individually and in a team environment.
Hands-on approach, flexible and positive working style.
Ability to prioritize and manage workflow.
Must have strong presentation skills and ability to effectively communicate within all levels of the organization.
Experience in a machine shop environment with steel machining, heat treat, grinding, honing, high volume part conveyance.
Manage small projects or products.
Microsoft software -- must be competent in the use of Excel and Word; MS project is a plus.
CAD Software Solid Edge or Solid Works are preferred.
