Production Engineer Lead - Fabrication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze, design, and implement manufacturing concepts and cells using effective systems, lean principles, and simulation tools to optimize; use of space, equipment, material usage, process flow and personnel standard work (reduce motion and waste).
• Support all production operations in improvements to reduce throughput time and improve quality.
• Support all current and new product introductions as it relates to the manufacturing process.
• Assign labor and work center standards to new products and parts and evaluate the same with standard product and parts.
• Ensure that all ECN’s (engineering change notices) are processed on time for new and revised products and parts.
• Ensure all manufacturing safety regulatory policies and procedures are implemented and always maintained.
• Stay informed of new manufacturing technologies and equipment to support and improve the manufacturability of quality products in a cost-effective manner.
• Lead or assist with cost reduction efforts through re-engineering of the product, material, and the process.
• Assist in developing plant layout in planning rearrangement of facilities, equipment, and operations for better utilization of space and workflows.
• Work closely with production, design engineering, research and development, quality assurance, safety, and maintenance personnel to assess and prevent manufacturing problems related to processes, equipment, and fixtures/jigs.
• Determine root causes of poor manufacturing process performance and work to diminish occurrences.
• Assist in the assessment of vendor/subcontractor evaluation to ensure the manufacturing processes are in accordance with Stellar specifications and quality standards.
• Initiate and promote a culture of continuous improvement, especially as it relates to cost, quality, safety, including the personal development of direct reports.
• Review, report, and make recommendations on equipment requirements and purchases.
• Responsible for the development of engineering instructions using manufacturing engineering practices.
• Prepare quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Participate in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Evaluate and approve drawings, routings, specs, and other documents.
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Complete team member reviews, and provide coaching as needed.
• Mange team members time off and time approvals.
• Prioritize team members activities and ensure teams is working efficiently, including meeting expected completion dates.

General Competencies Required

• Leadership and coaching skills.
• Capital improvement.
• Computer proficiency.

Preferred Experience

• Proven Leadership skills.
• Effective team management
• MRP Systems experience preferred.
• Process Improvement.
• Problem Resolution.
• Project Management.

Skills Required

• Computer Proficient with the ability to work fluently with Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Knowledge of statistics is required with general numeracy, coupled with good interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience

• B.S. degree in manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering or related field is preferred.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 3–18-month time span.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering or a commensurate level of experience with related products. Must be able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Must have knowledge of computers, machining and assembly practices, tools and fixturing.
• Ability to communicate verbally, in writing and make presentations.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers, and employees.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the job duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee frequently is required to talk and hear, and frequently required to reach, stoop, kneel and crouch.
• Occasional lifting of items not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Employee will be required to work indoors in a shop environment and outside in all weather conditions.
• May be required to use safety glasses while performing specific tasks or while in manufacturing areas.

Additional Requirements

• Company sponsored continuing education may be required.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.