Manufacturing Engineer
Holt
RESPONSIBILITIES: This Senior Engineer will lead engineering projects as well as develop, implement and continually improve methods of machining, fixture, gauging and assembly. Focus on continuous cost, quality improvements and plant support for new and existing manufacturing equipment utilizing Design for Manufacturing, Design for Assembly and innovative practices to optimize operations, tool life and cycle time reductions. Project manage new equipment specifications, commissioning, start up, debug and transfer into manufacturing with full documentation of all relevant instructions, maintenance manuals, machining and assembly processes. Drive continuous improvement on existing fixtures, gauging and machining identifying and adopting new and innovative approaches to solving traditional problems. Identify and implement actions to improve quality, reduce costs, and overall manufacturing efficiency. (FMEA's, Process Flow Charts, Process Specifications). Investigate and recommend alternate methods and engineering solutions. Accountable for timely Operations rapid response in manufacturing difficulties, ensuring root cause is identified and permanent corrective actions implemented. Provide accurate and effective cost estimates for machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment. Provide accurate and effective process flow cost estimates. Develop specifications for purchases of new or replacement machining, fixture, gauging and assembly equipment. Program and run die cast and machining simulation software to ensure optimum utilization of machining and assembly equipment. Provide manufacturing engineering support in developing processes and the procurement of CNC equipment and fixtures. Follow projects from conception to full production status. Work closely with Product Design, Process and Manufacturing Engineering Groups to implement full project engineering solutions. EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: Die Casting and CNC Machining Expertise is Required Candidates should have 5 to 10 years or relative Automotive Plant Manufacturing experience as a Senior Engineer A Bachelor's Degree or a Project Management Certification PMP would be Desired Knowledgeable in Lean Methodology - Standardized Work, Elimination of Waste, OEE Excellence Proficient use of CAD systems (2D & 3D) and Microsoft Office Professional Highly developed and demonstrated Project Management Skills
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