Cobalt KS Product Engineering Lead

Job Title: Lead Process Engineer

Department: Engineering

Reports To: Process Engineering Manager

FLSA Status: Salaried

Summary

This position will lower the cost component of manufacturing by leading, planning, directing, and coordinating process improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and efficiency, while supporting operations in all areas of boat manufacturing. This position will also lead a portion of the process engineering team by planning, directing, and coordinating process improvement projects in all areas of boat manufacturing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

· Assign, direct, and evaluate process engineering interns, technicians, and some engineers’ work, balancing responsibilities and effectively reporting out on the status of projects, deadlines, and budgets.

· Evaluate and revise processes to generate cost savings and improve safety, equipment reliability, product quality, and throughput efficiency.

· Design, evaluate, and improve process flow throughout manufacturing

· Research, develop, and implement new processes, equipment, and procedures for manufacturing

· Develop, justify, and implement capital expenditure projects from concept to completion

· Document and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and time observations of production processes

· Lead and mentor production supervisors and employees to solve quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives

· Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement Events (Kaizen Events)

· Participate in quality audits and production startup meetings

· Participate in design reviews to improve product manufacturability

· Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 4-year degree in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering; 5 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, and customers. Ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications: Ability to use MS Office and CAD Systems; Proven ability to lead Kaizen events

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop-down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

a. Sits 4 hours

b. Stands 5 hours

c. Walks 1 hours

d. Drives 0 hours

Employee Lifts and/or Carries:

Maximum: 50 (lbs.) Frequently: 25 (lbs.) Occasionally: 50 (lbs.)

Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:

a. Simple Grasping: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent

b. Pushing/Pulling: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional

c. Fine Manipulation: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional

Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:

a. Right: None Left: None

Employee is required to perform these activities:

a. Bending At Waist: Occasional

b. Squatting: Occasional

c. Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional

d. Kneeling On Ground: Occasional

e. Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (i.e., heat/cold, dust/dampness, height, chemical, noise). PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses are required while in production areas

Other PPE may be required based on specific projects.

Typical 8-10 hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts the success of the team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against the standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions

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