Description:
Develop and improve various manufacturing processes for Gearing business based on product design & latest machining technologies, working closely with product design engineers, sourcing, quality, vendors, subcontractors and machine manufacturers. Ideal candidate is someone with experience in high mix, low volume manufacturing with a strong customer focused approach.
Major Responsibilities:
- Evaluate & develop manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, machining, assembly, material flow, paint, tooling, and inspection; working with internal cross-functional team & equipment vendors; soliciting inputs from operators.
- Lead & Support standardization and complexity reduction.
- Develop and design of processes and equipment for mixed model assembly in a high mix low volume environment with a focus on line balancing and mixed model sequencing
- Development of tooling, CNC programs, material flow & presentation, assembly processes, standard work, and line balancing, to establish one piece flow on mixed product lines.
- Lead/support Material Cost Out (MCO) and Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) projects.
- Work with SMED & projects addressing OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness)
- Participate and provide inputs in design reviews of New Product Development (NPD)
- Support product and manufacturing transfers and restructuring projects.
- Demonstrated understanding and application Kaizen, 5S, Standard Work, Value Stream Mapping, SMED, Line Balancing, Gemba and Structured Problem Solving in line with Regal Business System.
- Lead/support Continuous Improvement (CI) projects and Kaizen events.
- Work with cross functional & leadership team towards achieving business objectives & financial targets by addressing/improving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Growth (SQDCG).
- Follow Regal Rexnord Ethics and Safety Programs
- Follow Environmental Compliance Programs
- Adhere to all export, import and supply chain security policy requirements relevant to the position
- Perform other assignments as directed by manager