Senior Production Engineer - R0090083

Essential Functions

• Finds problems, plans, and implements improvements for existing product and manufacturing process issues.
• Develop and maintain document quality system for new and existing programs (PFMEA, control plan, process flow, work instructions, and inspection documents).
• Performs research, development, evaluation, installation, operation and maintenance of manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment to meet requirements.
• Captures manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Gives input to product design based on design for manufacture/design for assembly philosophy.
• Performs cost-benefit analysis for product and/or manufacturing process cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Led or participates in Kaizen activities to ensure continuous improvement in manufacturing processes, products, components, raw materials, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains detailed layouts of building floor space, equipment, and tooling.
• Trains Production and Maintenance Associates to improve technical knowledge and troubleshooting skills on the production shop floor.
• Performs other work as assigned by Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field with at least 5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Must be able to read, interpret, and create blueprints and technical documents.
• Must be proficient with 3D CAD software, preferably SolidWorks, and 2D CAD software, preferably AutoCAD.
• Required to have the PLC knowledge such as Omron, Keyence brand.
• Excellent troubleshooting skills.
• Exhibits ingenuity/creativity regarding problem solving and countermeasure implementation.
• Experience calculating and analyzing OEE, scrap, and manufacturing capacity.
• Experience with capital equipment projects and new product launches while meeting APQP and ISO 9001 and/or TS 16949 standards.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.