•    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/revisedproducts 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 racking in manufacturing areas.
•    Understand automation interfaces with robotics and vision systems that are used for manufacturing and Poke-Yoke Systems.
•    Attend andparticipate 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 mentor other engineers in the department.
•    Perform process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipmentto improve productivity.
•    Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzingand planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
•    Keepequipment 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 improveOEE.
•    Execute Capital Appropriation Requests with payback assessments for equipment.
•    Participate in design and build reviews for new equipmentand 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 allother 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 beconsidered 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.