Assembly Engineer

General Job Duties
•    Responsible for coordination and management of new program/product quotes and launches for Assembly operation.
•    Designs and supervises installation of assembly process and equipment.
•    Assists manufacturing in continuous process improvements and problem solving.
Specific Job Duties
•    Develop manufacturing processes for new product/programs. (Specify assembly equipment, establish process flow, estimate labor requirements, develop work instructions, design and implement error proofing, etc.).  Prepare quote and other customer required submissions.
•    Establish production floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing concepts and effective usage of space.
•    Coordinate department responsibilities for launches of new programs. Provide leadership and audit the process for manufacturing effectiveness and quality.
•    Represent Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches.
•    Represent Nascote at vendor shops to validate machines prior to delivery.
•    Investigate process problems using the 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies. Lead teams to effective solutions.
•    Periodically re-evaluate assembly processes for improved throughput, labor utilization, and quality.
•    Prepare Engineering Change documents and follow up as the changes move through departments.
•    Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools"
•    Utilize effective communication skills.
•    Work various shifts, overtime, and weekends when required.
•    Make safety a top priority in work behavior and assembly line design.
•    Mentor entry level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers.

Skills/Experience Required

•    Past work in manufacturing operations in an engineering or technical capacity.
•    Preferred 2 years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience.
•    Must be computer skilled in a variety of common business and engineering applications and able to learn new applications quickly.
•    Competent in use of Auto-Cad.
•    Preferred experience with robotics.
•    Must be able to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with and manage equipment suppliers.
•    Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in challenging situations.
•    Able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others.

Educational Requirements
•    B.S. degree in engineering discipline (required).
•    Experience in the Automotive Industry or another assembly related field (preferred).
•    In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.