Machining Manager

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The Opportunity:

JR Automation a Hitachi Group Company is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the worlds leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and were always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Machining Manager.

Location Type: The position is onsite in Holland MI.

What We Offer:

• Competitive wages medical benefits starting your first day and paid parental leave
• Opportunity to work on unique custom automation projects
• A collaborative engineering-driven environment
• Career growth and skill development opportunities
• A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter

How Youll Make an Impact:

• Ensures safety health and environmental policies and procedures are facilitated and enforced throughout the department and among all individuals.
• Defines plans schedules coordinates facilitates and manages a variety of production-related processes associated with Machining and Metrology implements changes required to achieve continuous improvements.
• Responsible for efficient and productive utilization of human and mechanical resources to achieve production output while maintaining objective quality levels controlling costs and meeting on-time delivery requirements.
• Applies extensive knowledge of manufacturing and machining principles to manage and develop leads and employees such that skill levels are maintained and improved.
• Determines defines develops and implements succession and contingency plans such that customer service levels are maintained.
• Participates in Design Review discussions associated with design for manufacturability to ensure that fabrication and manufacturing of relevant details are consistent with design cost and delivery targets.
• Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding machined details tooling speeds and feeds fit form and function.
• Provides answers to technical questions related to manufacturability by applying knowledge and competencies associated with machining and fabrication. Interprets technical data specifications and other information to generate cost options and recommendations.
• Tracks defects and other anomalies associated with machining participates in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Assist the with the execution of ISOQuality standards.
• Responsible to display and promote a teamwork culture within functional groups.
• Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
• Responsible for other duties that could be assigned which consist with the roles scope and complexity.

Note: This list of responsibilities is inclusive; however it is intended to be a guideline for activities.

What Youll Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Manufacturing Business or a related field; or a technical diploma with relevant coursework/experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3 years of experience managing a high-mix low-volume production environment
• Hands-on knowledge of metrological methods machining processes and quality systems
• Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
• Ability to interpret technical drawings including GD&T
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication negotiation and problem-solving skills
• Current or prior JR Automation experience or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred

Disclaimer: JR Automation requires candidates to successfully complete a 10-panel drug screen physical examination and background check.

Company Overview:

At JR Automation A Hitachi Group Company we discover potential reimagine limits and advance industry. When faced with a problem we find a solution. Together we push whats possible to automate for tomorrow.

Join our team of 2000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.

Fueled by Possible.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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