Position Description:
In this position… You will apply engineering principles & analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products.
Skills Required:
Lean Manufacturing
Experience Required:
High School Diploma or GED
1 or more years of experience working in a manufacturing environment (internship and co-op experience will be considered)
Even better, you may have a bachelor's degree.
Effective oral and written communication skills
2 or more years in the automotive industry, Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience, 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping. Familiarity with DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience, Knowledge of TQM and Kaizen Methods, FMEA, PPAP, and DOE experience. Validated experience with Visual Factory Management, ergonomic analysis knowledge, and experience.
A successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills.
Education Required:
High School Diploma / GED
Additional Information :
What you'll do… Support the Manufacturing Process Engineering activity and drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity.
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 to verify corrective actions for internal and supplier processes.
Lead and conduct process audits to ensure process discipline is consistent with guidelines.
Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required. Analyze the root causes of vehicle inventory, map them, and take corrective actions to reduce them.
Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes.
Deliver capable processes and tools for Trim and Chassis Assembly operations. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives, and best practices
Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards. Back up ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required. Support continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity. Identify throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements.
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, you'll have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, a 401 (k), 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/