Position Summary:
Drive manufacturing improvements to increase throughput, reduce inventory, and lower operating costs through cellular manufacturing, process optimization, and equipment enhancements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and improve manufacturing methods to meet quality requirements and reduce labor costs
- Implement cost reduction initiatives and continuous improvement projects
- Investigate customer issues and develop corrective action plans
- Support new product introduction with cost modeling, tooling design, and process development
- Design and qualify manufacturing equipment and fixtures
- Conduct time studies and develop cell layouts and standard work
- Lead scrap reduction and yield improvement initiatives
- Provide daily floor support and technical guidance
Requirements:
- Bachelors of Science in Engineering required
- Experience with Kaizen, continuous improvement, and formal problem-solving preferred
- Proficiency in time studies, capacity analysis, and OEE metrics preferred
- Experience with CAD, blueprint reading, and manufacturing equipment implementation preferred
- Knowledge of cell layout design and ergonomic workstation setup preferred
- Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
- Systems thinker with strategic problem-solving abilities
- Data-driven approach to process optimization
- Strong influence and relationship-building across teams
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Focus on safety, ergonomics, and scalable solutions