Description
Starting Salary $80,003 increase based on experience
Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
• Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
• 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
• Access to LinkedIn Learning
• YMCA discount and more!

Purpose and Scope of Job:

• Determines best ways to achieve SMA's Production/Manufacturing goals.
• Plans and designs manufacturing processes (parts, equipment, tools, manpower, layout) to meet prescribed product quality, throughput, profitability and safety standards.
• Maximizes efficiency & productivity by analyzing layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, work force utilization, and statistical data

Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):

• Analyze and design Lean Manufacturing (Assembly) cells using effective systems and simulation tools to optimize the use of space, equipment, tools, material and personnel. Increase productivity, eliminate waste and influence new designs to minimize overall cost of operation.
• Design and Maintain Lean Manufacturing practices such as Single Piece flow systems, Perfect First pass yield, Autonomation & Visual factory. Maintain a culture of 5S (Sort, Set and Order, Shine, Standardize and Sustain) in the workplace.
• Introduce & Champion a culture of continuous improvement and learning by the scientific method in the assigned areas.
• Prepare and maintain detailed Process Maps, Standard Operating Procedures and Poka-Yoke systems.
• Develop & Maintain plant layout; optimize space utilization by arranging/rearranging equipment, inventory & work cells.
• Use SPC techniques and systematic Problem Solving methods as required to analyze data and ensure efficient production methods and quality results. Conduct time studies to analyze processes & validate recommended process changes.
• Work closely with research and development, quality assurance, and maintenance personnel to prevent problems with products and tooling/fixtures.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and maintained at all times..
• Manage small-medium Assembly projects (including Capital projects up to $1 Million) - includes managing scope, cost, time, and quality requirements and constraints

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, or other technical field or equivalent experience. Graduate degree (or equivalent of 5 additional years of relevant experience) preferred, but not required.
• Requires two (2) years of experience in durable goods manufacturing or in a closely related area.
• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience in Statistical Process Control.
• Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.

Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
Duties are performed in an industrial environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; twist; bend; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee must constantly lift, carry, move, push, and/or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.
The physical requirements described herein are representative of those which 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, who are otherwise qualified, to perform the essential functions. This position is designated as safety- sensitive. (Referenced Document Number 218001, SMA's Corporate Policies Procedure Manual, 33.0 Drug and Alcohol Use Policy).
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer's ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.