Job Description

Great company with a great can-do culture where people who work well in a team can thrive. This position is responsible for designing, integrating, or improving manufacturing systems or related processes to increase producibility and decrease costs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Identify opportunities or implement changes to improve products or reduce costs using knowledge of tooling and production equipment, assembly methods, quality control standards, or product design, materials and parts.
• Determine root causes of failures using statistical methods and recommend changes in designs, tolerances, or processing methods.
• Design testing methods and test finished products or process capabilities to establish standards or validate process requirements.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to manufacturing.
• Incorporate new methods and processes to improve existing operations.
• Troubleshoot new or existing product problems involving designs, materials, or processes.
• Drive activity needed to manage life-cycle of products
• Review product designs for manufacturability or completeness, and development of latest processes

• Develop and prepare specifications, work instructions, visual aids and other documentation for new manufacturing processes and products or engineering procedures; train technical and production personnel on new or existing methods.
• Manage activities with tooling and equipment vendor involving design, build, and installation.
• Design layout of equipment or workspaces to achieve maximum efficiency.
• Develop and implement new, transfer and capacity programs with manufacturing teams.
• Source and integrate new equipment; manage and monitor project spending, and product cost.
• Investigate or resolve operational problems, such as material use variances or bottlenecks.
• Lead cost saving and continuous improvement projects by working closely with production and technical support teams to improve quality, reduce scrap, improve throughput and reduce overall product cost.
• Participate and implement lean manufacturing initiatives. Apply continuous improvement methods to enhance manufacturing quality, reliability, or cost effectiveness.
• Read current literature, network with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and attend meetings and workshops to keep abreast of developments in the manufacturing field.
• Prepare reports summarizing information or trends related to manufacturing performance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to understand basic Six Sigma concepts and interpret methodology results.
• Ability to read and write technical specifications and reports.
• Experience working with resins and coating applications is a must.
• Ability to proficiently use various company-related and external systems and databases.
• Ability to work effectively with customers, internal/external personnel, suppliers, and vendors.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage several projects simultaneously.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering in the field of Mechanical, or closely related field.
• Minimum of one (1) to years (2) years of experience in manufacturing and/or the automotive industry preferred.
• Proven skills in AutoCAD and SolidWorks required
• Must have knowledge of Six Sigma methodology/Continuous Improvement
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Project, Excel, Outlook, Teams).
• Promote a safe work environment
• Must have excellent organizational and technical writing skills.
• Ability to make timely decisions with excellent problem solving skills.
• Must be results-oriented with strong execution skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities to meet time sensitive deadlines.
• Must be resourceful and innovative with ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work effectively with people at all levels of an organization.