TITLE: Manufacturing Engineer
REPORTS TO: Production Manager
I. Purpose of Position
Provide sustaining engineering support to manufacturing for new and existing product
To develop, implement, and maintain the processes and equipment necessary to produce products meeting customers expectations
Drive development and continuous improvements in Operations processes and methods to ensure SQDIP performance
Provide and facilitate input between internal/external cross-functional partners to increase the quality and manufacturability of products
Develop, operate and maintain a safe and effective workplace, consistent with our client's business strategies and values
II. Key Responsibilities
DBS Leadership
Champion for implementation and sustainment of Lean Conversion kaizen in Assembly, Weld, Fabrication, and Machine Shop
Lead kaizen events and sustainment of results
Resolution of problems utilizing our client's problem solving process
Organizational Development
Lead implementation of new products into manufacturing through effective collaboration with development engineers, product management, and operations management.
Work with cross functional teams to attain buy-in to necessary changes in processes
Effective collection and transformation of data into information for use by associates and management with differing technological backgrounds and skill levels
Provide training to shop floor associates
Safety
Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment and training for Production associates.
Support workplace health and safety, ensuring all new equipment and processes are safe and ergonomically designed.
Quality
Accountable for operations quality KPIs (Out of Box Failures, First Pass Yield, etc.).
Responsible for developing and managing test methods for products built in the shop.
Design and implement jigs, guards, and fixtures to aid associates.
Drive improvements in quality issues and first pass yield of systems on the floor by utilizing DBS tools.
Confers with purchasing team and suppliers to ensure product specifications are met.
Accountable for maintaining and supporting our client's ISO9001 based quality system.
Delivery
Works with area production management to ensure team meets on-time delivery objectives.
Responsible for championing/support the introduction of new products within Production.
Design and establish manufacturing work flow to support customer demand.
Create and maintain documented work instructions to support standard work.
Productivity
Responsible for executing data-drive action plans to improve Standard Work and lead time reductions
III. Relationships Internal
Operations Managers
Engineering
Product Management
Purchasing
Service
Research
Associates
External
Vendors
Contractors
IV. Measures of Performance
Performance measured based on performance against individual improvement plans and Departmental Key Performance Indicators.
V. Background and Skill
B.S. or equivalent in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Physical Sciences (or equivalent experience)
5 years experience in related manufacturing business preferred.
Previous experience in ISO 9001 environment preferred.
Good communication (verbal and written). Must be able to communicate effectively with both management and associates.
Data and fact-based problem solving skills with ability to effectively report findings and recommendations.
Strong time management skills.
Ability to lead teams in hands-on activities.
Strong computer skills. (Excel, Access, Word, LabVIEW, etc.)
Ability and desire to assume increased responsibilities with the growth of the organization.
VI. Personal Trait Profile
Comfortable communicating technical concepts to people with less technical knowledge
Ability to work independently and perform a variety of scientific or engineering tasks under broad supervision
Desire and capability to use data and logic to solve problems
Implements and sustains solutions
Desire to use kaizen to drive continuous improvement
Team player
Builds and sustains positive and collaborative relationships with customers (internal or external, as applicable)
VII. Scope and Impact of Position Responsibilities
The above are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities and requirements of the job described. Rather, they are intended to describe the general nature of the job.
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