Description

Job Title: Methods Engineer 

Department: Operations

Reports to: Director of Lean and Process Technology

Classification: Exempt

Location: Hybrid -  flexible but needs to reside near one of GWS Facilities in Batavia IL, NC, or CA

Travel: 25% (normally), up to 50% of the time

 Job Purpose: Supports, develops, and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods. Improve manufacturing processes to improve quality, gain efficiency, reduce cost, improve sustainability, maximize profitability, and develop best practices.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Analyze current manufacturing processes to conceive and implement improvements.
• Active participant in new process introductions, process ramp-up activities, and manufacturing changes 
• Interact with manufacturing personnel and designers to establish and improve methods or processes.
• Develop production routings, flow charts, and associated costs for manufacturing processes.
• Standardize and implement synergies between manufacturing units. 
• Exchanging and learning experiences with other subsidiaries
• Measure and calculate lead times for products.
• Optimize workflow and cell designs for throughput.
• Responsible for planning, executing, and managing projects to completion.
• Understanding and application of Root Cause analysis.
• Develop documentation, presentations and reporting for all levels of the organization.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment across multiple locations.
• Ensure compliance with the ISO standards, quality, safety and environmental systems ISO 90001, 14001 AND 45001.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of work experience in manufacturing, in a carbide cutting tool-related field.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, a manufacturing discipline, or equivalent work experience in an engineering position is preferred.

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Thorough knowledge of cutting tool manufacturing operations, techniques, and related equipment.
• Use of analytical tools to understand and drive method/process changes.
• Planning and prioritizing work to manage time effectively.
• Ability to identify improvement opportunities and develop solutions through creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Strong knowledge of process management and improvement in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong knowledge of production and scheduling operations.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and adapt to changing situations.
• Ability to travel 25% (normally), up to 50% of the time

Physical Requirements: 

• Prolonged periods of standing or sitting with some lifting, bending, and twisting. 
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Ability to stoop, bend, or kneel when required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.