What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Venteon?
SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - EATON RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Eaton Rapids, Michigan area needs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
This Senior Engineer will lead engineering projects as well as develop, implement and continually improve methods of machining, fixture, gauging and assembly. Focus on continuous cost, quality improvements and plant support for new and existing manufacturing equipment utilizing Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly and innovative practices to optimize operations, tool life and cycle time reductions.
Project manage new equipment specifications, commissioning, start up, debug and transfer into manufacturing with full documentation of all relevant instructions, maintenance manuals, machining and assembly processes.
Drive continuous improvement on existing fixtures, gauging and machining identifying and adopting new and innovative approaches to solving traditional problems. Identify and implement actions to improve quality, reduce costs, and overall manufacturing efficiency. (FMEA's, Process Flow Charts, Process Specifications).
Investigate and recommend alternate methods and engineering solutions.
Accountable for timely Operations rapid response in manufacturing difficulties, ensuring root cause is identified and permanent corrective actions implemented.
Provide accurate and effective cost estimates for machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment.
Provide accurate and effective process flow cost estimates.
Develop specifications for purchases of new or replacement machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment.
Program and run die cast and machining simulation software to ensure optimum utilization of machining and assembly equipment.
Provide manufacturing engineering support in developing processes and the procurement of CNC equipment and fixtures.
Interact with other pertinent departments as required.
Follow projects from conception to full production status. Work closely with Product Design, Process and Manufacturing Engineering Groups to implement full project engineering solutions.
EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:
Die Casting and CNC Machining Expertise is Required
Candidates should have 5 to 10 years or relative Automotive Plant Manufacturing experience as a Senior Engineer
A Bachelor's Degree or a Project Management Certification PMP would be Desired
Knowledgeable in Lean Methodology - Standardized Work, Elimination of Waste, OEE Excellence
Proficient use of CAD systems (2D & 3D) and Microsoft Office Professional
Highly developed and demonstrated Project Management Skills
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: abarry@venteon.com
Salary : $95,000 - $115,000