Job at a glance
General Statement of Responsibilities: Responsible for providing the engineering support to Plant production departments through continual improvement of machinery and processes. Essential Duties (Other duties may be assigned as necessary): Oversees development of improvements to existing processes. Coordinates projects between Engineering, Manufacturing, Maintenance, and other personnel to make these improvements.
Develop capital project objectives, write project specifications, develop layouts, obtain quotations and formulate proposal documents including summary of costs and benefits, project schedule, and spending plan. Maintain project schedule by monitoring progress, coordinating activities, resolving problems, and recommending corrective actions. Basic knowledge of setup and operation of equipment and able to coordinate new process development and training.
Write standard work instructions using Microsoft Office products with established templates for setup, operation, troubleshooting, maintenance, and lockout/tagout of new and existing production equipment. Develop/recommend quick changeover methods and tooling. Analyze methods and develop concepts to reduce direct, indirect, and set-up labor. Analyze, recommend, and coordinate implementation of profit improvement programs.
Analyze material handling (current state) and recommend improved methods and equipment. Knowledge of work measurement methodology. Assist with development of new or updating existing production standards. Knowledge of safe manufacturing practices necessary for recommendation and implementation of safety programs. Knowledge of Statistical Problem Solving principles and application. Able to interact with other departments and personnel and natural ability to be a team player.
Support the Plant quality systems goals/improvements & productivity goals/improvements within the scope of the job. Support the Plant safety programs/goals within the scope of the job. Regular and predictable attendance. Compliance with Company, Corporate, State, & Federal regulations.