Job Requirements Job Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering Understands the requirements of IATF16949 Able to work with complexity in Product Development. Proficient at, presenting Technical Information and informing others, use of AutoCAD Demonstrates Leadership and Supervision capabilities. Self-Starter Responsibilities: Evaluates manufacturing processes by applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, tooling, and materials. Designs and conducts improvements to manufacturing processes. Confers with equipment vendors and solicits observations from operators. Improves manufacturing processes by studying product requirements, researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment. Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout. Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished product and process capabilities; establishing standards and confirming manufacturing processes. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs, reviewing production schedules and estimating future requirements. Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. Provides manufacturing information by answering questions and requests. Maintains product and company reputations by complying with government regulations. Understands, and has the ability to apply the principals of Lean Manufacturing and Kanban. Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services; following manufacturer’s instructions and established procedures; requesting special service. Maintains product and process data base by writing computer programs and entering data. Completes design and development projects by training and guiding operating personnel. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Ability to work with a wide range of technical, sales, management, and manufacturing personnel. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related tasks as needed. Manages the design, development, and completion of assigned capital improvement projects according to project timelines and budgets. Maintains product and process databases. Qualifications: Ability to apply the principals of Lean Manufacturing. Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong time management and priorities management skills Analytical and problem-solving skills Proficiency MS Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint & Word). Proficiency with Autodesk Inventor Familiar with AS400 ERP/MRP systems Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers Metrics driven Familiar with ISO14001 Proficient in batch manufacturing processes Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener. We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications. With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000 highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge. Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.