Manufacturing Engineer III

Dept. 577 Manufacturing Engineer III

Position Purpose:
Work/Lead independently to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning) in a Production or Post-Production environment.

Unique Skills:

- Manufacturing floor support, discrepancy rework planning, and engineering planning experience required

- Catia V5, SmarTeam, SAP, and Solumina experience preferred

- Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.

- Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.

- Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.

- Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, KanBan, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.

- Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or other data-driven decision making experience highly desirable.

- Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment highly desirable..

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required or equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. 4 years manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

- Perform technical studies of complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components). .

- Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer.

- 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 requests.

- Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings.

- Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed.

- Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources, past performance schedules, etc.

- 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.

- Assume the duties of the ME Group Head in his/her absence.

- Assign and review work of subordinate personnel.

- Supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems.

- Lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple orgs.

- pply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member/leader.

- Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives.

- Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions.

- Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process.

- Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving problems.