Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate on the APQP team and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner.
• Constantly implement continuous improvement activities that drive waste and cost from the
• manufacturing processes.
• Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof (Poka-Yoke) operations and increase the quality output of the process.
• Suggest and implement new and advanced processes/equipment to increase safety and analyze hourly job duties for ergonomic issues. Attempt to minimize manual material handling and repetitive motions.
• Support the implementation of CE’s on plan for time and cost.
• Conduct problem solving and documentation through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles and scientific techniques like 6-Sigma.
• Conduct time studies and keep BOM’s and routers accurate and up to date. Use the data to focus activities on areas with the largest financial return.
• Write and implement technical work instructions for complex processes/parts.
• Support the development of timely cost estimates for new business opportunities as needed.
• Participate on Kaizen teams as required.
• Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of the position.
• Develop professional expertise by maintaining contacts in the industry. Continue to develop depth of knowledge by studying innovations and changes in their specific field.

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• CAD experience, required.
• Welding experience, strongly preferred.
• Press Brake experience, preferred.
• GD&T experience, preferred.
• Blueprint reading proficiency, required.
• Four years of applicable work experience.
• Working knowledge of lean principles and of Six Sigma methodology.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook.
• Must be able to communicate both orally and effectively with various members of the organization.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English.

You should be proficient in:

• Machine Setups for Production Runs
• Manual Machining Skills