Process and Equipment Design

·      Use broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment, and functionality to recommend and oversee process changes and improvements on area wide assets.

·      Lead the efforts in the installation, testing and the upgrades to, the latest, most value added equipment, controls, and technology, coordinating all the resources needed and complying with the corporate set standards with minimal guidance.

·      Perform and direct standard statistical analysis of manufacturing processes (e.g.: capability studies) and equipment performance (e.g.: mean time between failures) to determine potential areas of problems and improvements.

·      Define, identify, design, implement and document modifications to manufacturing processes and the associated production equipment which maximize production capacity, minimize manufacturing costs, improve product quality and eliminate safety concerns.

 Process Improvements

·      Perform and direct standard statistical analysis of process items (e.g.: tool life averages, abrasives usage, machine attainment, scrap, customer complaints, etc.) to determine areas for improvement and cost savings.

·      Apply Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques (e.g.: Value Stream Mapping, Quick Changeover, Kaizen, 5S, etc.) in an effort to eliminate waste and improve performance.

Utilize manufacturing knowledge and expertise to help make decisions concerning operative staffing, process flow, and process layout

 Manufacturing and General Plant Support

·      Provide general process support to the plant as required. Areas of support could include, but not limited to, fluid systems, equipment and line layouts, abrasives usage and tooling.

·      Provide general administrative support to the Engineering Section Manager. Areas of support could include, but not limited to, quality control, cost analysis, business planning, and capital budgeting.