Responsibilities:

• Work with tool makers, maintenance workers, production workers, and supervisors to troubleshoot and resolve various tooling and manufacturing issues
• Experience working with assembly, production and/or resistance welding, stamping, metal and/or roll forming
• Review new part prints and advise product engineering on design for manufacturability
• Create cost comparisons and return on investment calculations to assist in supplier selection
• Plan, justify, procure, and implement new equipment, tooling and fixture needs to support existing and anticipated production requirements.
• Perform payback analysis and other justifications to support major investment projects
• Improve and support new and existing operations, methods and processes for cost reduction, quality and efficiency improvements
• Creates and maintains work standards for direct labor and machine cycle times used for manufacturing performance standards
• Conducts studies in operations to maximize workflow and spatial utilization
• Creates and maintains facility and process layouts using AutoCad
• Participates in continuous improvement projects and cost reduction programs using lean manufacturing techniques
• Performs capacity analysis and related studies used for short term and long-term manufacturing planning
• Independently compiles data and analyzes results for project or team review

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or related field
• 5-10 years of experience in a fast paced, customer focused manufacturing environment
• Experience trouble shooting and resolving issues related to various manufacturing processes.
• Process knowledge in stamping, welding, powder coat, material handling automation, robotics and wet and dry coating preferred
• Knowledge of engineering and manufacturing practices and processes including Lean Manufacturing and techniques
• Ability to coordinate and manage multi-functional projects through structured Project Management principles
• Working knowledge of metal forming, machining, and welding
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and blueprints to facilitate the supervision of fabrication and/or installation of equipment
• Proficient in standard business-related computer software such as Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook, and Auto CAD
• Ability to quickly grasp and implement new ideas, concepts and programs to improve departmental efficiency
• Strong problem-solving and verbal and written communication skills