RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Scopes, designs, documents, deploys and qualifies new equipment/fixturing to support new products.
• Champions projects to optimize/improve throughput, yield and ergonomics with an emphasis on reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reductions in a fast moving regulated manufacturing environment
• Provides direction to engineers and technicians assisting in the construction, commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documentation of equipment.
• Develops plant area expertise and provides skilled troubleshooting by participating in cross-functional teams. Provides leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifies, justifies, and submits capital project documentation for approval, and coordinates the purchasing, installation, and testing of equipment and machinery prior to release to production.
• Participates in problem solving and development teams, working as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering (providing DFM input as appropriate)
• Provides leadership in safe plant operations. Participates on safety or ergonomics committee to provide input and solutions in problematic areas.
• Generates, maintains, and monitors process operating parameters, capacity and utilization data, routing and bills of material information, as well as required manufacturing and production documentation (work instructions, rate routing, ECR generation etc.)
• Other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES:

Quality Systems:

• Working knowledge of IATF / ISO APQP quality systems - PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, Control plans etc.

Technical:

• Print Reading
• Product Knowledge
• Metrology
• Team Leadership
• Lean Systems (Six Sigma Greenbelt +)
• PLC programming is a plus

Computer Skills:

• ERP systems (SAP or equivalent)
• 3D CAD software proficiency (SolidWorks preferred)
• Statistical software (JMP / Minitab)
• Microsoft

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BSc Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) and 3+ yrs relevant experience
• Possess plant maintenance and operation knowledge along with technical skills to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member to accomplish objectives
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Demonstrated success in managing and leading both long-term programs/projects, as well as address shot-term operational issues.