Role and Responsibilities
· Develop layout of work areas, especially any areas transitioning to a more automated process.
· Design manufacturing processes that reduce cost and increase product quality.
· Observe current processes and look for more labor-effective methods.
· Design simple material handling aids.
· Determine root causes for downtime and loss time on automation cells.
· Develop standard time routings for components, subassemblies, and final assemblies.
· Create documents (Standardize Work Instructions / PFMEA) to support all new processes and procedures.
· Create and prepare reports on information or trends related to the manufacturing process.
· Support implementation of ERP system.
Essential Job Functions/Physical Demands
· Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
· Sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
· The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Work Environment
· While performing the duties of this job employees work near moving mechanical parts or in outside weather.
· Employees are exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, toxic or caustic chemicals.
· Noise levels while in the production environment is noisy.
Required Skills
· High School Diploma
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Manufacturing, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering or related field of study. Trade or technical school or certification is also acceptable when combined with relevant work experience.
· 1-4 Years’ Experience – Degree Required
· 5-10 Years’ Experience – Technical Certification
· 10 Year Experience – No educational requirements
· Experience with evaluating and troubleshooting manufacturing processes and machinery.
· Technical Problem-solving skills – Green Belt / Shainin
· Experience with Quality systems – PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis
· Understanding and use of Lean Production Principles: 5S, Workplace Organization, Visual Controls.
· Understanding and use of Industrial Engineering tools. Downtime. Loss Time, Pareto Analysis.
· Strong organizational and management skills.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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