Under general direction, supports the efficient manufacturing of existing products and introduction of new products through the entire process from concept to customer; with a focus on the manufacturing deliverables thatimpactthe operations. 

Thishands onpositionfocuses onconceptualizing, specifying,debuggingand supporting the equipment necessary to improve cost and consistency (variability reduction). 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops,implementsandmaintainsmethods, operationsequenceand processes in the manufacture or fabrication of parts, components, sub-assembliesand final assemblies. 

• Takes initiative to define, analyze, and lead implementation of process improvement projects inmanufacturing. Continually seeks out improvement opportunities. Works with others to successfully implement these activities. 

• Install and troubleshoot automation equipment for molding and stamping machines and secondary operations to achieve a fully integrated work cell.

• Purchase components needed to repair and upgrade automation equipment.

• Create and/ormodifyexisting end of tooling and automation equipment.

• Interface automation equipment to achieve integrated work cells.

• Make observations and implement action items to reduce cycle time, improveefficiencyand productivity.

• Estimates manufacturing cost,determinestimestandardsand makes recommendations for tooling andprocessrequirements of new or existing product lines. 

• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

• Works on issues of moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of relevant factors. 

• Exercisesjudgment within defined procedures and practices to determineappropriate action 

• Performs work based on theoretical engineering principles and creative application of related tasks. Applies engineering problem solving skills to perform duties and responsibilities. 

• Receives assignments in the form ofobjectiveswith goals and the process by which to meet goals. 

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Associates degree in related field and/or equivalent experienced

• Minimum three(3)years’ experiencein a manufacturing environment, includingexperiencewithPLC’s and other robotics

• Strong interpersonaland communicationskills

• Experience with lean manufacturing techniques

• Passionate about problem solving and executing improvements within the business