PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support troubleshooting, corrective action, and maintenance for equipment and fixtures for day-to-day operations and at launch.
• Measurement System Analysis on new or changed equipment and annual recertification as required.
• Apply Statistical Process Control, Root Cause and Prevent Recurrence Analysis as needed.
• Provide root cause analysis and corrective actions for internal concerns and external customer concerns.
• Redesign or modify equipment and tooling for improved efficiency, life, or reduced overall total cost with ME assistance.
• Teach and train hourly operators and new hires the process steps and operations.
• Assist with the launch of new products and equipment.
• Review component and end item prints with Product Engineering for manufacturing feasibility issues as they surface in production.
• Maintain Production Validation Plans, Flowcharts, PFMEAs, Control Plans, Process Sheets, and all documentation required to satisfy Production requirements.

DESIRED COMPETENCIES/EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with Friction, GMAW, and MIAB welding processes preferred.
• Experience with Propshafts and High Speed balancing operations a plus.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Minitab (or other statistical package).
• Use of the Plan, Do, Check, Act disciplines for continuous improvement and meeting commitments.
• Must be able to use the 8D problem solving approach to understand root cause and implement corrective actions.
• Good technical and interpersonal skills for interfacing with customers.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (i.e. Overtime, Travel, etc.): Minimal travel required, Overtime expected on new model launches and at other critical times.

DEGREE REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science in Engineering; Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Electrical Preferred but not necessary.