Job Description
Job Description
Primary responsibilities:
- Design and direct the fabrication of support tools.
- Identifying waste in our manufacturing process and moving to correct or minimize it.
- Supports new production development processes and product launches.
- Assist in the evaluation and implementation of new tooling and equipment.
- Provides input regarding equipment modifications or new equipment by utilizing operational and financial data.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning space requirements, equipment layout, and work flow by using lean techniques.
- Develop initial technical specifications and perform comparative vendor analysis to support the procurement of parts, equipment and machinery.
- Provide engineering support of CAPA processes.
- Perform machine requalification as needed.
Strategic tasks
- Develop, evaluate, and improve products, systems, equipment, and processes used in our manufacturing process that will increase production while adhering to customer specifications in a manner that is both economical and cost-effective.
- Research and resolve any manufacturing difficulties or inefficiencies to determine root cause. Make recommendations for corrective action.
- Conduct safety hazard analysis.
- Develop, train and promote lean manufacturing initiatives within the company.
- Prepare capacity analysis and annual review.
- Drive continuous improvement through P.D.C.A. (Plan-Do-Check-Act).
Other tasks:
- Trains employees on new process, procedures, and equipment.
- Create new company controlled documents (SOPs, Guidelines, Process Descriptions, and Forms and Checklists) for new processes, procedures, and equipment.
- Other tasks or assignments assigned by supervisor or manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or Printing and Packaging Sciences or equivalent degree.
- 3 years’ experience in manufacturing.
- Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing, 6-sigma, 5S, and other productivity and quality improvement methods.
- Reading, analyzing, and interpreting technical procedures, manuals and manufacturing documents.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
- Intermediate to advanced level of computer knowledge in the Microsoft Office Suites.
Physical Requirements:
- Standing or sitting for long periods of time.
- Work activity requires repetitive bending, reaching, walking, stooping, and crouching, lifting, and climbing.
- Ability to lift 30-50 pounds.
- Adequate visual acuity including full color vision.