Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary:

The Lead Manufacturing Engineer provides directionto other manufacturing engineers. Works to develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods, and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential functions of the job:

• Lead anddevelop plant manufacturing engineering.
• Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training.
• Improvemanufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepare and present plans for above and coordinate deployment.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch ofnew/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
• Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
• Maintainplant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
• Establish/maintain lineside racking in manufacturing areas.
• Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems thatare used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
• Attend and participate in SDT Meetings working with Program and Launch Managers to go over open issues lists and upcoming changes to assigned programs.
• Prepare/maintain electronic floor layout drawings for current/future business and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Lead equipmentinstallation and relocations projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power,and floor space requirements.
• Ability to work in a team environment and mentor other engineers in the department.
• Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventive maintenance and repair services.
• Work closely with maintenance,engineering, and operations team to identify and stock critical equipment spares.
• Understand TAKT, equipment utilization and OEE; partners with Operations and Process Engineering to identify detractors and improve OEE.
• Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
• Participate in design and buildreviews for new equipment and drive improvement to machine design using lessons learned from previous launches.
• Provide and support engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs, and changeover times.
• Allother duties assigned by manager.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's LevelDegree
• Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, or similar
• Equivalent work experience may also be considered for this position.

Required qualifications:

• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience working in the field.
• 5-9 Minimum Years of Experience within the automotive industry
• Must be able and willing to travel and work at customer sites, including industrial manufacturing plants which might require climbing, lifting, or working in confined spaces.
• Computer literacy.
• Proficient organizational skills.
• Excellent oral communication skills.