What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Supervisor position at Graytitude?
We are seeking a process-focused manufacturing engineer with a strong interest in continuous improvement and a passion for manufacturing to support our cooling equipment manufacturing team and support new product introductions. This individual must be a highly motivated self-starter with exceptional communication skills and a strong mechanical aptitude. You will be a member of a customer-focused, cross-functional manufacturing team interfacing with manufacturing personnel, manufacturing supervision, planning, purchasing, engineering and quality. In this role, you will promote a culture of lean manufacturing with an emphasis on eliminating waste in processes.
Duties
- Serve as first point of contact for technical issues at the shop floor level. Drive resolution of issues quickly and effectively to prevent re-occurrence. Promote a ‘Stop and Fix’ work environment to prevent quality escapes and improve work practices.
- Participate in new product development as a key member of cross-functional product development teams providing Design for Manufacturing and Assembly input to the design team as well as planning and coordinating the prototype product builds.
- Design and implement process plan for electro-mechanical assembly and testing operations including re-circulating chillers, ambient cooling systems, and liquid-to-liquid pump stands.
- Lead Compliance Agency file updates for component changes and obsolescence.
- Lead facility and capital projects from planning, supplier engagement, approval and implementation.
- Support of regular Factory Maintenance Audits on Agency Listed Products.
- Development, specification, and improvements to process and product specific tooling.
- Research, design and develop more efficient workflows, methods and equipment including automation and electronic data capture.
- Create and revise process and product specific work instructions and routings.
- Define training requirements and develop training aids and competency tests for training for key processes.
- Work directly with shop floor personnel to identify areas for improvement and work to implement their ideas.
- Ensure process compliance to customer requirements and industry standards and lead efforts to address evolving requirements as standard and requirements change.
- Participate in problem solving teams and participate / lead 8D corrective actions as required.
- Control manufacturing costs by employing effective manufacturing methods and fixtures.
- Review drawing packages and conduct tolerance analyses versus customer requirements.
- Initiate and execute ECN for process changes using PLM and ERP tools.
- Conduct process failure analyses to determine root cause and corrective/preventive actions.
[Minimum Requirements
- BS in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering required. 7 years working as a manufacturing engineer is preferred. An advanced degree or certifications in management, project management, Six Sigma or technical discipline a plus.
Desirable Experience:
- Refrigeration Systems experience, New Product Introductions, Manufacturing Transfers (Domestic and International), PPAP Process, Plant layout and workflow analysis, Lean Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Draft Sight, MS Excel, MS Project.
Relevant Technical Competencies:
- Refrigeration systems
- Industrial process plumbing
- Assembly process and work instruction development
- Electrical wiring and mechanical assemblies
- Torque Tools and Applications
- Assembly Line / Work Cell design and implementation
- Implementation of Facility Upgrades and Capital Projects
Join us as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to shape the future of our production capabilities! Your expertise will directly impact product quality and operational excellence while working in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and continuous growth.