$1,000 sign on bonus

Summary:

Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes within the Hydratight manufacturing environment: Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication and machining processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, quality control standards and safety standards This position is responsible for all production related processes with improvement targets in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost.

Essential Functions:

• Writing/Editing of CNC programs and completion of manufacturing method/process sheets.
• Using current design standards and processes, develops component part drawings from form, fit and function assembly drawings. Applies knowledge of composition and machinability of ferrous and non-ferrous materials with knowledge of machines, tooling and capabilities to develop standardized processes.
• Works closely with the Focused Factory team to continuously improve and standardize current processes; develops and implements improved processes and incorporates into designs. Investigates and troubleshoots process problems as they occur and takes necessary corrective actions. Confers with Design Engineering to assure designs fit the best manufacturing processes. Request engineering changes to reduce costs, improve quality or decrease manufacturing times. Coordinates implementation of approved changes.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts throughout the organization utilizing Lean Manufacturing tools including 6S, set-up reduction (SMED), standard work, value stream mapping and continuous flow manufacturing.
• Identifies equipment needs and further investigates and prepares capital equipment justifications.
• Identifies and qualifies outside vendors supplying raw materials, subcontract machining and other processes. Negotiates contracts with vendors and follows up on services to insure quality and timely delivery. Investigates and approves outside vendors for tooling and fixtures as needed.
• Performs cost-estimating functions as needed on new or pending orders. Operate AutoCAD and/or Pro E equipment to design and develop tooling and fixtures.
• Develops training programs and materials and conducts training sessions as needed on processes.
• Works closely with Focused Factory team on all shifts to provide guidance and instruction on proper processes. Work closely with quality personnel to modify and continuously improve processes to enhance quality, stabilize processes and/or reduce costs.
• Advise Focused Factory team of engineering problems or concerns. Confer with other manufacturing engineers to share knowledge and corrective actions to enhance/improve overall company quality and profitability.

Qualifications - Education, Experience, and/or Training:

• Education requirement:
• Four-year Bachelors of Science degree in Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent) preferred
• Associate Degree coupled with 3-5 years of experience in manufacturing processes and process improvement within a Lean environment accepted.
• Good communication skills – internal and external Customers
• Proven strong project management skills delivering projects on time and to budget.
• Proficient in the use of 2D computer aided design.
• Working knowledge of 3D computer aided design (Pro/E or Inventor preferred).
• Working knowledge of Oracle ERP system products preferred.
• Proficient with MS office applications, particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, Project and Power Point.
• Continuous Improvement background and Expertise in methods and tools.

Leadership/Behaviors:

• Self-directed
• Encourages and facilitates change
• Possesses the ability to clarify complex situations
• Promotes diversity of ideas
• Able to manage multiple priorities with a bias towards action and speed
• Searches for solutions, drives continuous improvement and constantly raises the bar to stretch own and others’ levels of achievement
• Customer focused
• Constantly displays integrity and respect
• Bases decisions on fact and adopts a disciplined approach
• Actively engages in discussions and openly supports team decisions