• Initiate and lead new process development projects using a team approach.
• Initiate and lead process improvement efforts throughout the facility.
• Champion automation projects to reduce risk and improve throughputs.
• Design and evaluate process and fixtures needed for manufacturing.
• Develop control parameters for new and existing processes
• Create process flow diagrams and drawings as required.
• Utilize enterprise system to facilitate manufacturing process development.
• Utilize project management skills to maintain an appropriate level of project control with respect to project budget, project timeline and resource allocation.
• Use mathematical modeling, testing and other tools to verify, validate or assess process capability.
• Ensure that design for manufacturability has been incorporated as part of all new product developments projects (Product Innovation Process).
• Create and maintain the required level of control with all engineering documents. Included in this are:solid models, drawings, engineering procedures, engineering work instructions, engineering standards
• Help ensure accuracy, completeness and the suitability of all Engineering Change Requests that implicate product design and process flow.

Educational and other requirements:

• B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent education and experience
• An excellent grasp of engineering and manufacturing principles
• Demonstrated ability and proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent modeling software
• Relevant experience with MS Word, MS Excel, ERP, Project, CAD, and document control. systems
• Five years of directly related experience
• Good administrative, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently or as a member of a team – as appropriate
• Automation experience including manufacturing line development and robotics training
• Expertise with ERP systems (JDE is a plus)
• Must have a passion for safety, workplace organization and continuous improvement with a high level of skill in Lean Tools and Lean implementation.
• Knowledge of Automation and Process Integration
• Proficient with computer systems and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Power-Point, Outlook – Email.
• Ability to communicate effectively to direct and motivate others, maintaining a persuasive and credible presentation style at all levels of the organization.
• Must be able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line.
• Must have valid driver’s license and passport.
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule. Work may require occasional weekend and/or evening work.
• Thirty percent travel with ability to overnight for up to two weeks at facility locations throughout the US and Mexico
• Must be able to lead complex projects with limited oversite