Responsible for the development, implementation and documentation of the manufacturing process. Facilitates the manufacture of all products through continuous process improvement. Implements new processes to accommodate new part introduction or increased sales. Reduces material waste, improves quality, increases output and decreases downtime to improve profitability.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Designs the ability to produce a quality product into the process
Develop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics or key process indicators
Identify and analyze manufacturing problems to control and improve manufacturing
Initiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process control improvement projects
Participates in the "team" process development concept
Designs and/or sources equipment for manufacturing processes
Manages capital budget projects as assigned
Assists R & D effort to implement new products or process into production.
Develops all necessary process and audit documentation (i.e. FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc.)
Assesses existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etc
Follows all city, state and federal regulatory legislation (RE: OSHA, EPA, RCRA, UST's; CERCLA, ECRA, SARA, DOT, etc.)
Evaluates and recommends implementation of competitive technology
Leads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with plant maintenance to ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained and updated consistent with short and long term goals and objectives
Provides training, as required, to associates
Leads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with Quality Assurance, to monitor and document quality standards
Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Technology/Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education Experience working with AutoCAD or Inventor preferred
Three or more years experience in process/manufacturing engineering. Specific technical knowledge may be required as applicable, cementitious, fenestration, extrusion, etc
Safety and quality minded. Organized and detail oriented. Self-motivated and team oriented. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Knowledge of MS Office applications required