POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for the design and implementation of work cells, maintaining standard work per KPS and PSA guidelines.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Responsible for process improvements and daily manufacturing engineering support to the plant floor
- Provide technical support for manufacturing cells in a manufacturing environment
- Champion for introduction of new products to plant’s Machining & Assembly operation
- Assist plant wide effort to maintain IATF-16949 or current applicable certification
- Responsible for continuous improvement activities of the plant’s machining/assembly processes
- If applicable Update / Revise / Improve CNC programming, tools and fixtures
- Design and implement mistake proofing devices in the production floor.
- Develop and prepare capital projects to implement process improvements
- Participate and support Lean manufacturing and KPS activities
- Primary responsible for PFMEA linkage and flow-down activities
- Responsible for maintaining process documentation in the eCenter system
- Responsible for SAP Work centers, routings and production versions loading and maintenance
- Support PSA activities and procedures with team members
- Has the authority to stop the production and/or shipment in case the quality of the product is compromised, in order to request the help needed to solve the problem.
- Ensure customer requirements are met
- Knows and Communicates the need for product safety.
- As well performs all those activities that by the nature of the position are required.
KNOWLEDGE:
- Computer aided design
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (hands-on)
- Time and motion study and improvement, work balancing
- Failure mode and effect analysis
- Good knowledge of automation systems
- Measurement systems analysis
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
- Poka yokes
- DMAIC methodology
- Data analysis and problem solving
EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering fields.
SKILLS:
- Hands on
- Team work
- Adaptability
- Strong communication
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Time management
- Leadership
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:
- BS degree in Engineering (ME, MET, EE, EET) required
- Greenbelt Certified preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish a must
Required Skills
SKILLS:
- Hands on
- Team work
- Adaptability
- Strong communication
- Problem solving
- Creativity
- Time management
- Leadership
Required Experience
KNOWLEDGE:
- Computer aided design
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles (hands-on)
- Time and motion study and improvement, work balancing
- Failure mode and effect analysis
- Good knowledge of automation systems
- Measurement systems analysis
- Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Problem solving and Six Sigma methodologies
- Poka yokes
- DMAIC methodology
- Data analysis and problem solving
EXPERIENCE:
- Relevant experience in manufacturing or engineering fields.