Provide Oiles America with the technical knowledge to continually improve processes and productivity. Support quote opportunities and new launch programs, including tooling design and development for fabrication and assembly. Implement plans in support of management goals and objectives. Work closely with manufacturing to establish robust equipment and tooling solutions, meeting all quality and safety objectives.
Manufacturing Support
- Identify key bottlenecks/waste and promote system improvements that directly improve product cost and production efficiency.
- Investigate, recommend and implement new processes, technology and
equipment for continual improvements and future growth of product lines.
- Vital member of Kaizen events to increase productivity, reduce downtime and eliminate scrap and wasted movements
- Identify, direct and follow through on specific requirements in support of APQP
activities through direct action and coordination.
- Implement specific process plans for production lines, provide associated detailed planning and bill of materials in support of product processing.
Administrative
- Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets
- Responsible for ensuring BOM’s are properly set-up
- Responsible for completion of the PFMEA for new products.
- Support department on quotes and samples as required
- Prepare, submit and present reports as required
General Engineering & Design
- Develop specifications for new product manufacturing systems
- Conceptualize and implement new production equipment
- Perform investigations to determine root cause, develop countermeasures, modify procedures and provide training to reduce or eliminate risks.
- Manage multiple projects involving various aspects of production and maintenance
- Design on Solid Works and AutoCAD as necessary
Authority to stop production, if necessary, to correct a quality problem when involved in quality functions related to the production process.
Education or Required Experience
- 4-year engineering degree (prefer ME or IE)
(relative experience may be considered in lieu of education)
- Automotive experience preferred
- Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma/TPS experience preferred
- Some Tool fabrication and/or design experience preferred
Skills
- Excellent communication, analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Must have the ability to read, write and understand English in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication to accomplish responsibilities and tasks
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Prefer three years experience in a manufacturing environment
- CAD and 3D modeling experience, Solid Works preferred
- Project Management skills
- Computer literacy (Word, Excel, Project)
Physical Requirements
- ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- ability to work with/around oils & lubricants
- ability to generate a substantial amount of work using a computer
- some travel may be required
- ability to stand for up to 8 hours when working on manufacturing floor
- ability to bend, reach and squat as needed when working on manufacturing floor
- ability to effectively hold and utilize small hand tools and fasteners
- ability to visually detect small defects in production parts or materials
- ability to hear buzzers, horns, and/or warning signals emitted by production equipment or alarms
Safety
- Ensure all equipment and tooling meet safety and regulatory requirements
- Develop lock out tag out procedures for new or existing equipment as needed
- Adhere to all company safety policies and practices
- Report any unsafe condition or related safety issue immediately
- Adhere to company ISO14001 regulations per policy
Oiles America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- Manufacturing engineering: 3 years (Preferred)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Concord, NC 28027 (Required)
Work Location: In person
