Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing engineering environment.
- Strong expertise in manufacturing processes (e.g., welding, metal fabrication, assembly, process documentation, hydraulics, power tools, electrical systems, PLC is a plus).
- Proficient in CAD (SolidWorks preferred)
- Knowledge of Lean methodologies, including DFMEA/PFMEA, Kaizen, and 5S.
- Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Familiar with business software’s such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong understanding of different management systems and resource planning platforms.
- Skilled in managing and analyzing routings, applying overhead rates (e.g., machine vs. labor), and ensuring accurate cost modeling to drive financial accountability.
- Proficient in coordinating Bills of Materials (BOMs), managing work order posting phases, and implementing pick/backflush strategies aligned with production layouts for optimal efficiency.
Responsibilities:
1. Leadership and Ownership:
- Lead cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, reduce waste, and enhance productivity.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers, fostering a culture of accountability and ownership.
- Drive the delivery of projects that result in measurable cost savings and operational efficiency gains.
- Lead PFMEAs. Contribute findings to Lessons Learned and design reviews to improve future designs.
2.Technical Expertise and Execution:
- Design and implement advanced manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment to optimize production workflows.
- Utilize CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks) to develop and refine layouts, tooling, and prototypes. Heavy emphasis on utilizing CAD for models, layouts, and assemblies
- Lead Design for Manufacturability and product quality and able to investigate reduce costs. o Create BOMs, engineering changes and deviations. Check the work of Engineers I-II and Designers.
3. Continuous Improvement:
- Own the execution of Lean initiatives, including Kaizen events, 5S implementation, and value stream mapping.
- Conduct root cause analyses to identify and implement corrective actions for production issues.
- Work closely with NPD to oversee new products and manufacturing readiness.
4. Strategic Impact:
- Analyze manufacturing data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Recommend and implement projects that deliver tangible ROI, including cost reductions and efficiency improvements.
- Partner with procurement and suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective components align with company standards.
