Job Description:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
- Responsible for the development and planning of manufacturing processes.
- Responsible for the development and installation of tools, equipment, gages, and standard work.
- Supports the evaluation, purchase, development, and installation of new capital equipment.
- Identify, develop, justify, and implement process improvement, cost reduction, quality improvement, and safety and ergonomic improvement projects.
- Apply statistical methods to evaluate and improve process capability and estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
- Provide technical project management support.
- Fluent with the use CNC milling, turning, and grinding applications.
- Provides technical assistance and training for assigned plant operations.
- Create and maintain accurate work instructions, routings, and BOMs.
- Ability to design and model fixture components and assembly tooling using Solidworks /AutoCAD.
EDUCATION:
- BS in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering degree required.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
- Experienced in CNC programming 4-axis milling, 3-axis turning, and grinding.
- Experience with manufacturing automation (Robotics, Cobots, PLCs, etc.)
- Computer skills - MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Visio), AutoCAD, Solid Works, CAM, or an equivalent CAD/CAM software.
- Experience with managing CAPEX projects for various manufacturing processes.
- Experience with lean principles, including Value Stream Mapping, 6S, Kaizen, Standard Work, and Six Sigma.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
SKILLS / CERTIFICATIONS:
- Willingness/desire to learn and utilize lean manufacturing principles.
- Track record of taking ownership of work and displaying strong customer focus.
- Self-starter with the ability to establish, prioritize, and organize work tasks.
- Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills.
- Strong project management skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt - Preferred