Operations Engineer

The Operations Engineer is part of an accelerated program designed to developand prepare individuals for a successful career in manufacturing leadership. TheOperations Engineer will operate through various Manufacturing functions to gatherthe necessary skills to improve operations. This position will provide manufacturingengineering support and direction analyze manufacturing difficulties to identify andcorrect root causes and monitor capacity levels and equipment effectiveness toensure timely delivery of products.1. Provide manufacturing engineering support direction and follow up in the areas of machine availabilityand performance/quality inspection sheets work instructions cost per unit/cost per hour and thedevelopment of new tooling or fixtures.2. Analyze manufacturing difficulties to determine root cause and define corrective and preventative actionsin support of ongoing operational activities. Partner with the Quality Maintenance and Operations groupsas needed for support.3. Continuously monitor and maintain appropriate capacity levels of all critical machine assets. Effectivelycommunicate to management actions that need to be taken as a result.4. Support the timely delivery of products within the cost and quality specifications through effective use ofproduction activities.5. Coordinate work group activities schedule work and assign machines in order to meet manufacturingschedules increase overall equipment effectiveness achieve takt time (required pace of product to meetdemand) and reduce lead time.6. Analyze and review operating methods procedures on a continuous basis to develop and implementimprovement strategies. Maintain visual scheduling methodologies to drive collaboration in problem solving.7. Review regular production reports and follow up with the appropriate supervision regarding anyproductivity scheduling labor material equipment processing issues to ensure maximum utilization ofresources and ontime delivery.8. Coach mentor and work with manufacturing teams in the delivery of current and new productintroductions.9. Work safely to prevent onthejob injuries by following Company and OSHA safety rules andregulations understanding machine safeguards recognizing and reporting safety hazards wearingrequired PPE (personal protective equipment.10. Perform other duties as required within the nature and level of Degree in Engineering or a related field is required. Basic knowledge of tooling design methodsand machine tool programming is required. Working knowledge of manufacturing execution systems (MES)is required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook and PowerPoint) and CAD software. Must possess excellent planning organization leadership presentation decisionmaking analytical andoral and written communication skills. Ability to create meaningful relationships with support functions(Purchasing Quality Engineering APQP Product Group etc.) to effectively succeed as a Demand RequirementsOccasionally required to stand walk or sit; use hands to grasp handle or feel objects tools or controls; use fingers to touch pick or pinch objects; reach with hands and arms; push or pull; climb stairs; balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; use foot or leg controls; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. For all jobs no one should lift over 50lbs on their own. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision distance vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.