Sr Manufacturing EngineerThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Sean Copeland
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Salary: $100,000 - $130,000 per year
A bit about us:We are a global leader in Automotive Manufacturing
Why join us?- Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401 (K) with generous company match
- Generous Paid time off (PTO)
- Vacation, sick, and paid holidays
- Life Insurance coverage
Job DetailsQualifications & Responsibilities:
Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering developing and improving manufacturing systems utilizing both engineering and lean principles.
Ability to focus and generate the maximum results is mission-critical. Must understand how to use performance metrics to focus work efforts. Work results are expected to increase company performance metrics, decrease total cost, improve safety culture, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
A high degree of urgency to identify concerns and implement solutions is expected. Extensive background working on the shop floor with operators demonstrating urgency to solve key manufacturing problems that lead to high costs. Front-line collaboration with team members is essential to the position, and the ability to gain buy-in and trust is paramount to the role.
Advanced technical ability in the areas of mechanics, pneumatics, cleaning, assembly, machining, presses, tooling, fixtures, gauges, material handling equipment, creating job instructions and completing stakeholder presentations is expected.
Must practice and demonstrate superior communication. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with front-line team members, customers, and executives. Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence teams and program outcomes.
Commitment to build and advance strong customer relationships.
New Product Launch: process design, cost planning, budget creatin/management, capital approvals, machine specifications, project and supplier schedule management, equipment runoff and validation, control documentation development.
Direct production line support, through CFT activity, for safety, quality, productivity and cost management: setup and utilize KPI measures to direct improvement actions, collaboration with QA department to plan, execute and document countermeasures for quality issues, manage process changes through planning, testing implementation and document revision, train production & maintenance members on new equipment/systems.
Program Engineering Collaboration: receive program update, information, and instruction from Program Engineering Team to complete necessary remanufacturing process changes.
Component and Process Expertise: demonstrate subject matter expertise on assigned component parts and each of the respective processes across the manufacturing enterprise. Will be the source for process knowledge and share / train best practices with operations team.
Process Improvement: complete evaluations of component part manufacturing process at the workstation level and develop process improvements in the areas of tooling, part retention, fixtures, presses, gauges, and instrumentation. Operator collaboration is expected in all forms of process improvement.
Operating Instructions / FMEA / Control Plan: design and complete all FMEA and Control Plan documentation to ensure Quality Management System (QMS) compliance. Translate desired assembly build outcomes into visual and clear operating instructions to ensure the process is completed safely while maintaining product quality and throughput speed.
Best Practice Read Across: implement proven solutions across all common component and processes across the enterprise.
Engages in daily process improvement with front line team members and supervisors as a best practice to evaluate, support, and sustain a robust process.
Collaborates daily with Program Engineers to develop focused action plans and projects aimed at process improvement. Will also collaborate with Quality Engineering Team to develop action plans focused on total quality improvement.
Translates and implements customer product specifications into financially sound manufacturing methods and processes. Responsible for process improvements and complete process re-designs when applicable. Demonstrate skill and efficiently in the areas of tooling, machine, and flow improvements all focused at decreasing total costs and driving throughout speed.
Utilizes the operational excellence operating system as a fundamental tool to streamline production systems; working towards one-piece-flow, reducing work-in-process inventory, and sustaining process improvements with total productive maintenance.
Identifies and develops improved tooling and inspection equipment to support operational goals. Reviews customer supplied BOM and develops an internal manufacturing BOM according to company standards. Directly interfaces with customer engineering resources to satisfy customer demand and quality goals.
Prepares and submits new process change documentation and supervises new product validation plans to the customer for final approval (PPAP). Prepares and submits new process floor layout proposals and prepares such presentations for customer and leadership approval.
Interfaces with business operations to coordinate launch of new products, based on new product launch and new product implementation timing goals. Troubleshoots operational capability, quality, capacity and equipment reliability problems and facilitates problem solving efforts to determine root cause and corrective actions.
Prepares and submits methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as: reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and the purchase of equipment. Analyzes business demands and develops forward looking capital spend plan planning documents
Performs as a mentor and trainer to subordinate production and engineering staff. Provides regular status reports and updates to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager. Responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures, work rules and instructions of the IATF and internal Quality Management System as related to operations.
Responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures, work rules and instructions of IATF 16949 systems as related to operations. Additionally, responsible for adherence to the policies, procedures, work rules and instructions ISO 14001 Environmental Management.
Education:
BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering
5-10 years of proven manufacturing engineering experience driving process integration and process improvement.
Must have proven experience leading and improving a manufacturing process working both independently and in teams. Must have practical knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, machine design/operation, and computer software.
5+ years of experience with assembly of complex mechanical assemblies required.
5+ years of Lean manufacturing operational theory, principles and tools is required.
5+ years of experience prioritizing and assigning tasks, and accurately estimate the time and costs required for project completion.
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