Job Responsibilities
Provide instruction, guidance and training in the development of new processes and in the resolution of manufacturing problems
Participate with product engineering to design parts for manufacturability
Serve as a technical resource in various fabrication processes, including: robotic and manual arc welding, laser welding, and robotic polishing
Oversee hourly and union employees on shift
Provide productivity improvements to reduce total manufacturing cycle time
Reduce overall costs through tooling and process improvements
Provide robust processes, tools and gages to reduce variation in the manufacturing process.
Provide processes that meet Harley-Davidson's standards in quality, ergonomics and safety along with sustaining required production rates
Support the development and implementation of systems and processes to ensure continuous improvement, world-class-level quality, and a high performance work environment
Interface with supervisors, process leads, product engineers and operators in the development of tools, fixtures, and machines to support existing and new product and process design
Education Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent Required
Education Specifications
N/A
Experience Requirements
Required
Typically requires a minimum of 3 years of related experience.
Strong Supervisor/Leadership experience
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Preferred
Welding experience highly preferred
Demonstrated understanding and practical application of lean manufacturing techniques.
Detail process planning including work balancing, work standard development, operator and equipment utilization, ergonomics, PFMEA, quality controls, tooling, fixturing, and gaging.
Knowledge of process control and quality assurance, SPC, and process capability, documentation/information using CAD, Network/software and PC applications.
Knowledge of ISO 9000 standards and their relationship to company policies, procedures and instructions.
Experience with formal problem solving methodology.