Pay: $95000-$110000/yr
Job Summary
Optimize all aspects of manufacturing process by identifying opportunities and applying simpler faster more cost effective and reliable methods in all phases of manufacturing process.
Primary Responsibilities
- Create/Update work instructions and manufacturing routers for all departments.
- Effectively use all process improvement strategies and techniques including Lean Poka yoke and Six Sigma to attain the perfect value stream for our product and reduce the cost of manufacturing.
- Document all manufacturing processes and keep current.
- Train other employees as required.
- Provide guidance to Engineering planning and cost estimating on routers and tooling.
- Execute special projects as assigned.
- Design tooling fixtures and jigs to improve manufacturing.
- Extend courteous support to manufacturing at all times.
- Manage projects effectively: make commitments meet deadlines and communicate.
- Support process improvement activities whenever possible.
- Maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment techniques and concepts.
- Write justification for required capital asset additions.
- Design tooling fixtures and jigs to facilitate manufacturing.
Qualifications
- The ability to work with minimum supervision and make independent decisions.
- Strong communication presentation interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving parts and process issues.
- Demonstrated ability to meet critical deadlines in fast paced environment.
- Team player with ability to work well with employees and customers alike.
- High level of motivation and sense of urgency.
- Intermediate skills in working with Microsoft Office.
- Ability to multi-task and shift priorities.
Core Competencies
- Customer Focus - Knows and understands the needs of internal and external customers. Is results oriented and works hard to consistently provide exceptional service.
- Ethics and Values - Adheres to an effective set of core values and beliefs and acts in accordance. Rewards the right values and disapproves of others.
- Problem Solving - Looks beyond the obvious to find effective solutions.
- Integrity and Trust - Widely trusted and seen as direct and truthful.
- Functional/Technical Skills - Possesses the skills to be effective in the job. Has the skills to perform the job at a high level of accomplishment.
- Listening - Practices active and attentive listening able to hear others.
- Action-oriented - Full of energy willing to take action.
- Composure - Cool under pressure not knocked off balance by the unexpected is a settling influence.
- Values Diversity - Supports fair and equal treatment for all.
Education/Previous Experience Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- Three to five years experience in Manufacturing Engineering.