Research manufacturing trends, new technology and recommend improvements to current production methods where advantageous.
Implement changes in production processes to support improvements in safety, quality, delivery and/or reduce operating costs.
Facilitate and apply Lean Manufacturing principles in all manufacturing facilities and participate in continuous improvement projects to drive results.
Manage capital projects from project definition, contractor quoting and selection, project execution and final implementation.
Support the company safety program by applying knowledge of safety principles and practices related to ergonomics and machine guarding to establish new processes or reviewing existing processes.
Participates in various projects within or related to manufacturing where assigned.
Develop documentation and procedures to support all manufacturing functions.
Demonstrate and utilize a strong methodical problem solving approach to drive to root cause and implement sustainable corrective actions to production problems.
Responsibilities will include working on quality engineering activities as directed and/or based on organizational needs.
Job Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical, or other relevant engineering discipline.
Minimum of two years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated application of Lean manufacturing concepts to drive results.
Strong organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Understanding of the principles and practices associated with general fabrication.
Working knowledge of Mechanical and Electromechanical assemblies.
Ability to interpret and work from blueprints.
Ability to travel domestically up to 20% of the year.
Preferred Requirements
Familiarity with Six Sigma methodology.
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt.
Understanding and experience with electro-mechanical assembly, welding, machining and painting.
Experience with incoming inspection of materials and parts, in process inspection and functional testing of completed assemblies.
Project management experience with specifying, procuring and setting up new manufacturing equipment.
Experience solving production problems related equipment, product or manufacturing process.
Experience scoping, installing, and configuring robotics/automation including robotic welding processes.
Experience leading root cause analysis of automation and controls-related downtime events and implementing corrective actions to improve reliability.
Maintaining and troubleshooting legacy PLC-controlled equipment and automated manufacturing system.
Working knowledge of PLC programming platforms including the ability to read and interpret electrical schematics, ladder logic, control drawings, and panel layouts.
Work Environment
ADA Physical/Mental/Workplace Requirements
Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.
Sitting, working at desk/personal computer for extended periods of time
Primary work environment is professional corporate office
Gorbel® is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, gender, gender identity, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Gorbel® is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their job-related duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at 585-924-6204.
