Specify tools, jigs and fixtures to support new and existing production
Select and implement manufacturing processes that build a quality product at competitive cost
Develop process documentation, including visual work instructions, and train operators on new equipment
Support production day to day — troubleshoot process and equipment issues alongside the floor
Identify and deliver reductions in scrap, rework and cycle time
Examine equipment, processes and operations to find opportunities in safety, quality, throughput and cost
Qualifications
2+ years in project engineering or project management
One of the following: a BS in engineering or engineering technology; a BS in business or project management, with demonstrated hands-on experience delivering capital projects; or, in lieu of a degree, 5+ years of hands-on experience delivering capital projects in a manufacturing environment
Able to define and manage project scope, scale, schedule and budget
Basic working knowledge of 3D modeling software
Working knowledge of manufacturing equipment and systems, and the engineering principles behind them
Comfortable on the production floor, and able to communicate clearly with operators, maintenance, vendors and leadership
Computer literate, including Microsoft Office
Nice to Have
Experience delivering capital projects in a manufacturing environment
Continuous improvement experience — Lean, root cause analysis, FMEA, Kaizen facilitation, process mapping or capability studies
A track record of measurable cost, scrap or cycle-time reduction
Physical Requirements
This role splits between desk-based design, planning and analysis work and regular time on the production floor. Expect standing, walking, bending, stooping, manual dexterity and occasional lifting up to 40 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be considered.
