Manufacturing Engineer

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices.
• Supports and understands the JAC Products Development System (JPDS) and overall launch responsibility.
• Completes on-time all deliverables assigned to the Manufacturing Engineer under JPDS program and supports JPDS program Gate reviews.
• Ensures that all Manufacturing Engineering (ME) related activities in the office and on the production floor are carried out in a safe manner.
• Addresses any unsafe practices by any employee that are witnessed in any area on the shop floor or in the office.
• Supports the development of packaging and ensures BOMs & packaging instructions are accurate and correct.
• Prepares project cost estimates, budgets, Returns On Investments (ROIs), and CARs as required.
• Works with Launch Managers, Facility Tooling, and Equipment Suppliers to develop and build assembly fixtures, assembly aids, or other equipment needed in developing manufacturing cell to manufacturing parts.
• Ensures that work cells are set-up properly and contains the required equipment and information that enables proper number of operators to produce products at the assigned run-rate and to the required specifications.
• Participates in quality stand-down for customer concerns, using problem solving tools such as JAC corrective action process, 8D, 5Why, Fishbone Diagrams, Design of Experiment (DOE), etc… to help identify root cause, and support team in implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Creates and updates Job Books for each part number on their assigned cell.
• Trains Business Unit team members and operators on safety devices, manufacturing build process, standard work, process flow diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, work instructions, problem solving techniques, cell layout, information board, and charting cell metrics.
• Interfaces with suppliers as needed on processes, productivity, and product improvements.
• Performs all other functions as required; included are any work assignments relating to the efficient flow of work within JAC Products.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES

• Advanced technical Knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes such as extrusion, fabrication, metal roll-forming, and heat treat.
• Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing Process design and work cell layout.
• Advanced knowledge and practical application of Problem Solving / Process Improvement analysis, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Datum Structure and Design for Manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and standard work.
• Basic computer skills, including P.C. knowledge and current technology software familiarity.
• Excellent communication skills - both written and oral.