Description:
Responsible for supporting existing equipment on the floor, defining specifications for process changes and managing changes with equipment suppliers. Provide input on new equipment development and support validation of new equipment and processes, new product launches and new plant startups. Improve operational efficiency through hardware and software changes, layout improvements and engineering techniques.
Duties
- Support existing equipment on the floor from a hardware, software and mechanical perspective
- Troubleshoot any problems with specified function of machinery
- Propose and implement improvements to existing processes
- Create manufacturing equipment and fixture specifications based on program requirements
- Create and maintain project plans including product and equipment requirements, budgets, manpower , technical objectives , schedules, project and product cost estimates.
- Validate new equipment, fixtures and modifications adhering to procedure guidelines
- Improve processes in quality and cost according to best standard practice. Responsible for the daily process operations. Equipment selection and optimization.
- Liaison with maintenance and production to address issues/ concerns.
- Plan and execute process improvement experiments.
- Optimize raw material usage and minimize waste.
- Participate in health and safety and quality audit processes. Write and update work instructions/SOTs, JSAs, procedures etc.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical , Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent combination of education plus experience.
- One to two years in an engineering role
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Good verbal and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of SPC and automotive quality standards, statistical experiments, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
- Computer skills such as AutoCAD, Windows, spreadsheets, databases, etc.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, 5S and Kaizen