Key Responsibilities:
Execute Technical Processes: Implements and maintains technical procedures to ensure efficient daily operations in multiple areas/processes.
Continuous Improvement: Determines and applies appropriate approaches for new assignments and enhances existing methodologies to improve effectiveness.
Quality: Timely disposition and applies complex root cause analysis for production problems. Implements corrective actions across similar processes to prevent recurrence.
Resolve Complex Issues: Utilizes a common systematic approach in problem solving to provide solutions for atypical or infrequent operational problems based on established guidelines.
Safety Mindset: Adheres to actively supports and implements improvements to established safety protocols procedures and regulatory requirements; maintains mindfulness of self and surrounding work area to promote a safe working environment.
Key Skills:
Technical Knowledge: Advanced understanding of complex manufacturing processes (e.g. CNC machining precision assembly or test equipment). Knowledge of AS9100 or ISO 9001 quality standards. Utilizes advanced blueprint and GD&T understanding to suggest improvements to engineering drawings BOMs and specifications.
Analytical Skills: Expertise in applying analytical methodologies to operational processes. Experience with process mapping value stream analysis and root cause tools (5 Whys Fishbone diagrams). Supports continuous improvement initiatives.
Mechanical Aptitude: Utilize advanced understanding of manufacturing processes (mechanical disassembly/reassembly CNC machine operations testing) to support and mentor operations members. Advanced skill with mechanical tools and measurement instruments and mechanical components. Understanding how tooling impacts repeatability precision and cycle time. Advanced knowledge of mechanical techniques and processes.
Communication: Communicates actively with all key stakeholders to support workflow and drive resolution to immediate issues. Clearly conveys (verbal and written) advanced technical information and ideas effectively across teams and departments throughout the organization. Demonstrates Woodwards Core Values
Time Management: Prioritizes tasks effectively to meet deadlines and manage workload efficiently. Manages multiple projects simultaneously ensuring timely completion and alignment with objectives.
Lean Mindset: Identifies opportunities to enhance operational workflows and implements effective solutions. Participation in improvement projects to solve complex manufacturing issues. Ability to quantify impact (e.g. cost savings productivity gains quality improvements).
Production Systems: Champions standardized work and provides timely support to production escalations. Actively participates the daily management system. Advanced knowledge in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems and production softwares and tools to aid in analysis of problems.
Computer Skills: Advanced ability to use basic software (e.g. email spreadsheets data entry tools) to complete tasks. Proficiency in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Detail-Oriented: Ability to review and maintain BOMs. Improve work instructions and process documentation with a high level of accuracy.
Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings and ensuring alignment with production specs. Proactively Identifies and corrects minor deviations before they escalate into major issues.
Collaboration: Works cooperatively with team members to support overall team objectives and workflow. Works well with others and accepts feedback. Collaborates across teams shares knowledge and supports team goals. Facilitates team discussions.
Other Qualifications:
Required Experience:
IC
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