Production Engineer
Production Engineer
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Position Description:
This position will be part of a technical team responsible for engineering work that includes continuous improvement investigating and troubleshooting equipment/manufacturing/facility problems analyzing production results implementing and improving manufacturing methods and processes and ensuring high yield and productivity in a highly automated manufacturing environment. Job functions will also include interaction with internal and external customers and external vendors to solve urgent and complex problems by identifying and evaluating alternatives to provide support of all inplant production as required. Position requires some oncall support.
Job Responsibilities:
A Production Engineer ensures production and quality goals are achieved through teamwork and clear communication. Train and develop Operators for success in the teams goals and for future opportunities. Create a positive and highly effective working environment based on mutual respect and a shared goal of being the number one supplier to our customers. Evaluate and update the production schedule overseeing quality control and ensuring products are produced on time and projects completed within the deadline. Using Safety and Environment People Quality Responsiveness and cost to accomplish essential job duties.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety programs
- Monitor and ensure timely distribution of safety alerts and incident reports
- Develop plans to optimize the production conditions and utility rates
- Reduce waste through continuous improvement activities
- Provide timely feedback on performance
- Maintain an environment that encourages initiative creative thinking and selfmotivation
- Monitor product standards through implementation and overseeing quality control programs
- Monitor the requirements and results for the monthly Quality review meetings
- Identify all controllable failures and eliminate with permanent corrective actions
- Develop plans to attain monthly and annual yield goals and productivity goals
- Coordinate with maintenance and facility teams to reduce downtime
- Analyze and reduce costs while maximizing production processes
- Approve expenditures for supplies materials and vendor services
- Work with the accounting team to create a budget and spending plan to further understand the financial impact of production results
- Additional duties as assigned
Qualifications and Competencies:
- Bachelors Degree in Math Physics Statistics Engineering (Chemical Industrial Manufacturing Mechanical or related) or similar preferred
- 13 years of experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing in a highly automated and/or automotive engineering environment preferred (Experience in manufacturing lithiumion batteries is preferred.
- Experience with or knowledge of large production lines PFMEAs and process controls helpful but not required
- Knowledge of Time Studies Line Balancing Lean Manufacturing Six sigma Bottleneck Analysis helpful
- Excellent communication skills: verbal written presentation
- Critical thinking and an analytical mindset
- Strong computer skills: MS Office
- Able to work flexible hours occasionally to support entire production team
- Demonstrated teamwork and effectiveness in accomplishing goals
Total Rewards Information:
We offer marketcompetitive compensation including base pay and incentive compensation opportunities based on the achievement of Company goals. We offer employees paid time off to refresh and recharge. Our total rewards program is designed to enrich your life at work and includes the following benefits:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Care
- 100 Employer paid medical dental and vision
- Up to 20 paid holidays a year but no less than 17 paid holidays
- Tuition Assistance for continuing education
- Vehicle Discount Program on General Motors branded vehicles
- Communication Stipend for Personal Cell Phone
- Comfortable airconditioned work environment
Employment Type
Full Time
