Responsible for evaluating new/existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems.

• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers.

• Develop innovative solutions.

• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.

• Prepare samples for study.

• Analyze testing results and compare against customer specifications.

• Collect, record, and transcribe data.

• Show results in reports.

• Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process.

• Provide suggestions during incident investigations.

• Advise on corrective actions.

• Work with equipment designers and operations to develop a cost-effective and working production process.

• Ensure projects are completed on time.

• Ensure financial budgets are followed.

• Research and purchase new manufacturing technology.

• Maintain database of operational work standards.

• Work with advanced product development/manufacturing to establish baseline processing standards for new products and production methods.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have excellent communication and organization skills, along with strong math background.

• Work well independently and with teams.

• Must be a team player within a progressive work environment.

• Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy, under pressure and with frequent interruptions.

• Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Experience (Black Belt or Green Belt).

• Working knowledge of a variety of software including Microsoft Excel, Word.

• Working knowledge of CAD systems (Auto Cad, Spinfire)

• Strong problem solving skills.

• Some travel required.

SUPERVISION

 Must be able to work with little to no supervision. Must be able to supervise, lead, coach, develop, evaluate, and discipline direct reports.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED

• Minimum technical education (BS/BA degree) and/or equivalent working experience (5+ years) in:

o Manufacturing Operations

o LEAN Manufacturing

o Automotive quality systems

o Professional certification in ASQ-CQE, CQA, or CQM

o APQP, Six Sigma, 8-D Training, 5S Visual Factories

WORKING CONDITIONS

1) Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification:

a. Medium to heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force infrequently, involves transporting, positioning, stooping, and bending on an infrequent basis.

2) Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification:

a. Incumbent to exposure to internal office conditions and internal plant conditions such infrequent exposure to loud noise (s), dust and miscellaneous particles, and cold/heat.

3) Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification:

a. Infrequent exposure to Hi-Lo traffic.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.