Job Responsibilities:
-Manage projects related to the design, procurement, and implementation of tooling and fabrication equipment assuring adherence to project requirements, cost, timing, and budgetary targets
-Assist in developing the capital budget
-Lead continuous improvement project teams and Kaizen events to improve various manufacturing processes and plant layout
-Implement and sustain 5S work cell improvements throughout the facility
-Lead the coordination of sample builds for new tooling and processes
-Improve ergonomics and execute safety related improvement projects within the facility
-Update facility layouts as required
-Evaluate existing processes and technologies and make improvements regarding cost and quality
-Support the maintenance department with technical advice on equipment
-Provide Tier 1 manufacturing support to the shop floor for equipment and processes
-Participate on APQP teams to review the product design, investigate potential manufacturing issues, and offer solutions prior to production launch
-Process the manufacturing engineering tasks for engineering change requests
-Perform time studies for processes as required
-Create process sequence of events and work instructions as required
Desired Skills and Experience:
- BS mechanical, manufacturing, electrical, industrial engineering, plus previous industry work experience required
- Experience with AutoCAD required
- Knowledge of design for manufacturability and process design required
- Clear communication skills and experience across multiple hierarchical business levels required
- Experience with process development, production support, and APQP preferred
- Experience in a metal forming / fabrication facility, automotive, heavy truck or agricultural equipment preferred
- Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement experience preferred
- Working knowledge of hydraulic/mechanical troubleshooting preferred
-Experience with Creo or Cimatron preferred
-Project management experience of tooling design and implementation preferred
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