DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Scopes, designs, documents, deploys and qualifies new equipment/fixturing to support new products.
• Champions projects to optimize/improve throughput, yield and ergonomics with an emphasis on reducing operating expenses through automation, error proofing, and waste reductions in a fast moving regulated manufacturing environment
• Provides direction to engineers and technicians assisting in the construction, commissioning, maintaining, troubleshooting, and documentation of equipment.
• Develops plant area expertise and provides skilled troubleshooting by participating in cross-functional teams. Provides leadership in new product launches and continuous improvement efforts.
• Identifies, justifies, and submits capital project documentation for approval, and coordinates the purchasing, installation, and testing of equipment and machinery prior to release to production.
• Participates in problem solving and development teams, working as a liaison between the factory floor and Development Engineering. Participates in APQP teams representing the plant.
• Provides leadership in safe plant operations. Participates on safety or ergonomics committee to provide input and solutions in problematic areas.
• Generates, maintains, and monitors process operating parameters, capacity and utilization data, routing and bills of material information, as well as IATF manufacturing and production documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. Manufacturing Engineering Technology or related degree plus minimum 3 years of relevant experience
• Possess plant maintenance and operation knowledge along with technical skills to perform assigned duties.
• Demonstrated ability to meet demanding deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as a team member to accomplish objectives
• Must be proficient using 3D CAD Software (e.g. AutoCAD / Solid Works).
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities. 
• Demonstrated success in managing and leading both long-term programs/projects, as well as address shot-term operational issues.
• Knowledge of APQP (or equivalent) quality systems - PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, MSA, SPC, 8D, RCA, CAPA, Control plans etc.
• Automotive Industry experience is a plus
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus