Internal Essential functions of the job and specific requirements
•    Carry out process improvements, problem resolution, project management and help with employee training.
•    Improve manufacturing 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 of new/revised products including establishing goals and evaluating results.
•    Participate in analysis of designs to determine areas of improvement.
•   Maintain plant documentation for designated product lines to include but not limited to PFMEA, Process Flow Diagrams and ODS forms.
•    Establish/maintain lineside rackingin manufacturing areas.
•    Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are 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 equipment installation and relocation projects within the facility, including but not limited to air, power and floor space requirements.
•    Ability to work in a team environment and mentorother engineers in the department.
•    Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.
•    Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
•    Keep equipment operational by establishing and coordinating preventivemaintenance 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 build reviews 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.
•    Any and all other duties assigned by manager.

Required Education Level:     
Bachelor's Level Degree
Area of Study: Science Engineer; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing or similar.
*Equivalent work experience may also be considered for certain positions.

Required Qualifications (Experience Level, Skills, Knowledge):
•    2-5 Minimum Years of Experience working in the field. 
•    3 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.
•    Extensive experience with time studies.
•    Demonstrated experience with improving processes, work flow, and labor.
•    AutoCAD.
•    Working knowledge of MODAPTS.