Operations Engineer II

Position Purpose

Work/Lead independently to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for operations process optimization and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) for a specific production process (including production sequence/flow, tooling and production equipment, layout, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning).

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain detailed work instructions, drive quality improvements, efficiency improvements, material presentation enhancements, manage the daily work plan, provide metrics for quality and schedule performance, and coordinate engineering and tooling changes as required.
• Perform RCCA analysis on quality defects.
• Conduct technical studies of a complex nature, analyze operations (existing or proposed).
• Define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components) to optimize production process.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility improvements.
• Perform producibility studies from engineering drawings to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability to meet requirements.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements and potential; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
• Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval.
• Provide training to OE I as required.
• Resolve work-related or quality problems by providing training to OE I in work methods and procedures and in the efficient and effective use of company resources.
• Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member or leader.
• Aid in development and maintenance of Business Continuity Plan.

Additional Functions

• Ensure quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations and implement procedures to improve quality.
• Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status based on work output, as required.
• Can function as Operations Manager substitute.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education And Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
• 18 months Manufacturing Engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Must be knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.