Position Description:

• Must be proficient in CAD and 3D, preferably AutoCad and/or Solid Works.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Coordinates the cost estimating efforts on selected new potential products.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Provides leadership and support to all manufacturing departments with an emphasis on developing process documentation, standards, quality improvements, and cost reductions.  
• Investigates and justifies new technologies and processes to improve our cost competitiveness and overall customer service levels.  
• Provides support to project engineers in the development of new products and the manufacture of prototype parts to assure a successful new product launch.
• All other duties as assigned.

Success Factors (KSAs):

• Ability to communicate and distribute information to others both orally and in writing.
• Working Experience in Lean manufacturing practices a plus.
• Ability to follow safety policies and procedures.
• Proficient in problem solving and troubleshooting parts.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations.
• Must be familiar with PPAP procedures and processes.

Recommended Requirements/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four-year college or university required.
• A minimum of two years related experience in manufacturing field.

Working Conditions & Physical Demands:

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting and is essentially required to sit most of the time. 
• The associate must be required to lift items up to 40 pounds. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however may be exposed to loud noise levels while performing responsibilities in the manufacturing areas. 

Supervision Received:

• Work is performed under the supervision of the Engineering Manager.

Supervision Exercised:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Applications are currently being accepted on a walk-in basis with an opportunity to interview at the time of application if time allows.  

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