JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY 

Support and assist manufacturing and facility teams with planning, implementation, and follow-through of continuous improvement Kaizens, 5S Projects, and “Just Do Its.” 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.

• Support 5S / standard work / visual management development/modification/adherence, M.D.I., continuous improvement, production/process flow, and problem-solving abnormalities.
• Assist in the collection of data for lean activities and tracking improvements. 
• Develop, evaluate, and recommend improvements to existing manufacturing capabilities and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Create and maintain manufacturing procedures.
• Facilitating communication between the shop and engineering department by maintaining ECN requests and tasks, performing part inspections, sharing production on-goings.  
• Create and review job routers, bills of material, and drawings.
• Design jigs and fixtures for efficient production of products within various work centers.
• Perform value-engineering changes for product manufacture or purchase.
• Support maintenance efforts to problem solve and prevent machine-related issues.
• Perform capital equipment analysis and Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) justification, based on latest trends in manufacturing technology.
• Provide guidance to Senior Design Engineers, Design Engineers, Senior Designers and Designers for design-to-cost manufacturing considerations.
• UL ETL Standards is a Plus
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

Bachelor's of Science degree (B. S.M.E.) in Mechanical Engineering from four-year college or university; 5 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.  Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.  Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.  Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.  Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASONING ABILITY 

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to work in a team environment with initiative and minimum level of  supervision.  Ability to comply with safety policies.  Ability to make appropriate business decisions, handle multiple tasks and to prioritize.   Ability to perform at a proficient level in Microsoft Office software programs to include Excel, Word, Access and AutoCAD.  Proficient in information systems and e-mail systems.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, and explosive vapors.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.