Position Description:
Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality and productivity (Zone / Section / Function)
Support FPS principles and Follow KUP and Operating Process while Engineering solutions
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with Vehicle Operations guidelines
Skills Required:
Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
Provide a robust response to production requirements and issues Support of daily production meetings working closely with production team to drive all engineering actions across the machining/assembly line to improve JPH and FTT
Plan and prepare engineering projects
Participate in tooling improvements, layouts, with tooling engineer
Skills Preferred:
?Liaise with Forward Planning and Manufacturing Engineering to co-ordinate changes
Purchase, commissioning, capability and debugging of new equipment. Participate in Machine Witness at vendor
Lead the machining of prototype parts
Liaise with Product Team, MEO, Production Team and suppliers to develop optimum processes, such as gauging, torque strategies, in process testing and hot/cold engine testing
Manage the development of processes through engineering and build to support Prototype program delivery schedules
Respond to Product Design running and Plant based Program Changes with feasibility, cost and timing, within a Managed Change discipline
Provide requirements for new model launch timing and metrics, such as PTR runs
Liaise with external suppliers in support of project work
Experience Required:
2 years of related experience in engineering
Experience Preferred:
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools
5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
TQM and Kaizen Methods
FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Visual Factory Management
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
Education Required:
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering
Additional Information :
Fully Onsite.
“Why work with us? We are a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work with us, not only do you get health and dental benefits on the first day of employment, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today! We are an EOE, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. https://www.optechus.com/eeo_self_identification/”