2nd Shift Manufacturing Engineer

New Product Launch

• Process design, cost planning, budget creation/management, capital approvals, machine specifications, project and supplier schedule management, equipment runoff and validation, control documentation development.
• Project and supplier schedule management, equipment runoff and validation, control documentation development.
• Direct production line support, through CFT activity, for safety, quality, productivity and cost management.
• Setup and utilize KPI measures to direct improvement actions, collaboration with QA department to plan, execute and document countermeasures for quality issues, manage process changes through planning, testing implementation and document revision, train production & maintenance members on new equipment/systems.

Direct Production Line Support

• Collaboration with QA department to plan, execute and document countermeasures for quality issues.
• Manage process changes through planning, testing implementation and document revision.
• Train production & maintenance members on new equipment/systems.

Program Engineering Collaboration

• Receive program update, information, and instruction from Program Engineering Team to complete necessary remanufacturing process changes.

Component and Process Expertise

• Demonstrate subject matter expertise on assigned component parts and each of the respective processes across the manufacturing enterprise.
• Share / train best practices with operations team.

Process Improvement

• Complete evaluations of component part manufacturing process at the workstation level and develop process improvements in the areas of tooling, part retention, fixtures, presses, gauges, and instrumentation.
• Operate in teams, take direction, and produce sustainable results.
• Translate desired assembly build outcomes into visual and clear operating instructions to ensure the process is completed safely while maintaining product quality and throughput speed.

Operating Instructions / FMEA / Control Plan

• Design and complete all FMEA and Control Plan documentation to ensure Quality Management System (QMS) compliance.
• Translate desired assembly build outcomes into visual and clear operating instructions to ensure the process is completed safely while maintaining product quality and throughput speed.
• Implement proven solutions across all common component and processes across the enterprise.

Engineering and Process Ownership Practices

• Evaluate, support, and sustain a robust process with front line team members and supervisors.
• Develop focused action plans and projects aimed at process improvement.
• Develop action plans focused on total quality improvement.
• Translate and implement customer product specifications into financially sound manufacturing methods and processes.
• Complete process re-designs when applicable.
• Identify and develop improved tooling and inspection equipment to support operational goals.
• Develop and submit new process change documentation and supervise new product validation plans to the customer for final approval (PPAP).
• Develop and submit new process floor layout proposals and prepare such presentations for customer and leadership approval.
• Prepare and submit methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as: reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and the purchase of equipment.
• Analyze business demands and develop forward looking capital spend plan planning documents.
• Provide regular status reports and updates to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager.

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, technology, or physical science discipline and 5-10 years of proven manufacturing engineering experience driving process integration and process improvement.
• Proven experience leading and improving a manufacturing process working both independently and in teams.
• Practical knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, machine design/operation, and computer software.
• A thorough understanding of the operational theory and principles of operation of automatic transmissions and internal combustion engines.
• 5+ years of experience with assembly of complex mechanical assemblies.
• High level of analytical ability required, where problems are unusual and difficult.
• Experience in creating, developing, adapting, and communicating tool design concepts based on input from internal and external customers using advanced design tools (ACAD) and techniques a plus.