Key Responsibilities:
Developing Work Measurement Systems and Standards: Utilize basic work measurement techniques and collect data to support process improvement efforts.
Analyzing Production Material Flow : Map basic material flow on the manufacturing floor and provide input for process improvements.
Conducting Cost Analysis and Optimization: Collect production data on labor material usage and machine downtime to support cost analysis and basic cost-benefit calculations for manufacturing decisions.
Planning Capacity and Optimizing Resources : Gather capacity-related data and monitor resource usage to ensure operations run smoothly.
Project Support and Leadership: Tracking project milestones maintaining documentation and supporting basic project tasks.
Key Skills:
Productivity Improvements: Focus on understanding and learning existing processes tools and workflows to identify potential inefficiencies.
Data Analysis: Collect and organize data related to production processes such as cycle times throughput and downtime using spreadsheets or basic tools.
Workstation Design: Assist with basic workstation design focusing on safety and operator ergonomics.
Lean Manufacturing: Learn basic Lean principles such as 5S and waste identification and apply them to small tasks.
Design for Manufacturability & Assembly: Learn basic DFMA principles and assist in design reviews to identify manufacturability issues. Collaborate with design teams to collect data and document feedback on product designs.
Layout Planning: Learn the principles of facility layout planning by observing existing layouts and workflows. Assist in basic tasks such as data collection mapping material flows and identifying potential safety hazards.
Mentorship: Learn from senior engineers by actively seeking guidance and feedback to improve technical and interpersonal skills. Focus on understanding processes and building foundational expertise.
Problem-Solving and Critical Thinking : Identify basic issues in manufacturing workflows and propose simple solutions.
Knowledge of APQP Tools and Systems: Learn the fundamentals of APQP tools and systems including Process Flow Diagrams PFMEA Control Plans and Packaging Design. Assist in creating and updating documentation to ensure processes and packaging meet APQP guidelines for quality and efficiency.
Communication and Collaboration Skills: Communicate findings effectively and work collaboratively with other roles.
Other Qualifications:
4 Year Bachelors BS degree
Required Experience:
IC
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