Summary (Main Purpose)

Provides support to the Manufacturing organization to facilitate efficient operations within the production area, optimize existing processes, and ensure that production goals are met.

Job Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

• Own key responsibilities for quality system – including calibration, MRB process, production work instructions, forms, and other process documentation.
• Facilitate setup reduction events, mistake-proofing in a MTO environment.
• Lead new equipment specifications, installations, and qualifications.
• Prepare and present capital expenditure proposals.
• Coordinate with vendors and other internal teams to identify and execute cross functional CI projects.
• Self-starter for CI’s (solicit ideas, specify solutions, and procure and execute).
• Design and layout work as needed – AutoCAD, Solidworks.
• Help coordinate and drive safety and quality improvements.
• Tactical role in safety and quality system deployment/enhancements.
• Leading special assignments for quality, capacity, and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively partnership with supervisor, operators, and engineers.
• Perform drafting and design, BOM, work with suppliers on special projects.
• Hands on role, work closely with variety of positions.

Required Skills and Experience (Minimum requirements in terms of educational background, work experience, licenses/certifications or other knowledge, skills, and abilities).

• Knowledgeable about metal cutting/forming process (brakes, laser, turret operations).
• AutoCAD and/or SolidWorks knowledge/experience.
• Lean and problem-solving experience.

Additional Skills and Experience (Preferred or helpful)

• Ability to effectively execute high-level engineering tasks, including planning, scheduling, and leading major cross-functional technical projects in a complex manner.
• LEAN manufacturing experience.
• Must possess good project management skills and initiative in taking on and completing projects.
• Must possess good verbal and written communication skills.