Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Support shop floor to deliver business results while encouraging input from area personnel working within a self-directed workforce (Teaming) environment.
• Exhibit ownership and take responsibility in attaining all aspects of production operation including safety, scheduling, quality, and team development in assigned areas.
• Determine safe manufacturing processes that produce a quality product in the most efficient method of manufacture.
• Design and implement manufacturing processes and systems for control and replenishment of materials.
• Plan and implement process-engineering activities for new product development and current product support.
• Provide manufacturing method development and improvement for current and new products.
• Participate in the development of mid and long term plans outlining projects to support the business in meeting its objectives with a strong focus on cost, part quality and cycle time.
• Conduct training, process planning, evaluate operating methods, select controls, and specifies tools, fixtures, and gages necessary to repeatedly build conforming hardware.
• Basic understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. Good understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Assist production coaches and associates in resolving manufacturing process problems through a drive to root cause and permanent corrective action. Explains technical information to others.
• Execute manufacturing-related quality planning activities.
• Pursue continuous improvement for quality and cost reductions in designated area.
• Promote internal and external customer satisfaction and develop positive design engineering relationships.
• Act as change agent, understanding and moving the operation toward benchmarked, best of class performance.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors degree from an accredited university or institution (OR a high school diploma / GED with at least 4 years of experience in machining or related technical processes in a manufacturing environment).
• Experience in machining or related technical processes in a manufacturing environment

Desired Characteristics

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn.
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker.
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative.
• Hands-on shop floor manufacturing experience within a regulated environment.
• Direct experience with metal machining processes or strong education background with aptitude and desire to learn from experienced personnel.
• Experience in the interpretation of engineering drawings / specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Electrical discharge machining (EDM) a plus.
• Ability to make data driven decisions and utilize Six Sigma and Lean tools.
• Knowledge of ISO / quality procedures.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

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