What are the responsibilities and job description for the Machining Manager position at JR Automation?
Job Description
The Opportunity:
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Machining Manager.
Location Type: The position is onsite in Holland, MI.
What We Offer
What You’ll Bring
Company Overview
At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.
Join our team of 2,000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.
Fueled by Possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.
The Opportunity:
JR Automation, a Hitachi Group Company, is driven to deliver customer success worldwide. We provide intelligent automated manufacturing and distribution technology solutions that transform how the world's leading manufacturers make and distribute products. Our strength is our people and we’re always looking to strengthen our team across the globe. Join us as a Machining Manager.
Location Type: The position is onsite in Holland, MI.
What We Offer
- Competitive wages, medical benefits starting your first day, and paid parental leave
- Opportunity to work on unique, custom automation projects
- A collaborative, engineering-driven environment
- Career growth and skill development opportunities
- A role where craftsmanship and quality truly matter
- Ensures safety, health, and environmental policies and procedures are facilitated and enforced throughout the department and among all individuals.
- Defines, plans, schedules, coordinates, facilitates, and manages a variety of production-related processes associated with Machining and Metrology implements changes required to achieve continuous improvements.
- Responsible for efficient and productive utilization of human and mechanical resources to achieve production output while maintaining objective quality levels, controlling costs, and meeting on-time delivery requirements.
- Applies extensive knowledge of manufacturing and machining principles to manage and develop leads and employees such that skill levels are maintained and improved.
- Determines, defines, develops, and implements succession and contingency plans such that customer service levels are maintained.
- Participates in Design Review discussions associated with design for manufacturability to ensure that fabrication and manufacturing of relevant details are consistent with design, cost, and delivery targets.
- Serves as Subject Matter Expert (SME) regarding machined details, tooling, speeds and feeds, fit, form, and function.
- Provides answers to technical questions related to manufacturability by applying knowledge and competencies associated with machining and fabrication. Interprets technical data, specifications, and other information to generate cost options and recommendations.
- Tracks defects and other anomalies associated with machining – participates in Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA).
- Assist the with the execution of ISO\Quality standards.
- Responsible to display and promote a teamwork culture within functional groups.
- Responsible for the cleanliness and organization of assigned work area.
- Responsible for other duties that could be assigned which consist with the role’s scope and complexity.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business, or a related field; or a technical diploma with relevant coursework/experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3 years of experience managing a high-mix, low-volume production environment
- Hands-on knowledge of metrological methods, machining processes, and quality systems
- Experience with Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, including GD&T
- Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and Microsoft Office
- Strong communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
- Current or prior JR Automation experience, or experience in the automation industry is strongly preferred.
Company Overview
At JR Automation, A Hitachi Group Company, we discover potential, reimagine limits, and advance industry. When faced with a problem, we find a solution. Together, we push what’s possible to automate for tomorrow.
Join our team of 2,000 at one of our 20 facilities around the world and be a part of the most experienced team of advanced automation integrators.
Fueled by Possible.
Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)-Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities
If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job at JR Automation, please send the nature of request and contact information to [email protected]. Queries other than accommodation requests will not be responded to.