Position Summary:
Plan, create, execute, monitor and correct all processing parameters for the machining and coating of brake rotors and other machined products. Responsible for developing, overseeing, and adjusting parameters to ensure that business objectives of cost control, product quality, and productivity targets meet or exceed profitability targets. Support the creation of annual operating budgets. Works with other departments in the execution of machining, maintenance, quality, and new equipment installation activities. Support operations and maintenance functions with technical work instructions and diagnostic tools. Approach issues with a detailed, structured problem solving method.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Candidate must be a seasoned CNC programmer/engineer with an extensive knowledge of G&M codes and macros.
- Design workholding and tooling.
- Drive continuous improvement by conducting cycle time and tooling cost reduction projects.
- Establish processing parameters that meet or exceed business objectives for cost, quality, and efficiency.
- Monitor processes for effectiveness.
- Collect and analyze process data.
- Apply detailed, structured problem solving to correct process shortcomings.
- Correct processing parameters that are ineffective following a detailed documented process with applied knowledge sharing to ensure the thorough effectiveness of the corrections.
- Prepare and execute Gauge R@R and internal performance test’s incl. checklists and documentation.
- Support and execute Shop floor audits.
- Coordinate with Logistics and Operations to perform controlled experiments to correct or improve performance.
- Support warranty claims to the equipment suppliers with the update of the open actions.
- Support training activities incl. scheduling and executing of trainings of current and new employees.
- Report, chart, and track productivity and quality Key Performance Indicators, primarily tool cost, downtime, and scrap.
- Execute engineering tasks of product launches - capital expenses and processing parameters to meet budgeting expectations or below.
- Establish annual continuous improvement objectives of 3-5% in bottom line spending through labor, tooling, or related costs.
- Advise functional managers and upper management of potential problems, risks and roadblocks while providing solutions for corrective action by utilizing and updating given templates
- Support and execute APQP activities relating to new product development programs including Design FMEA, Process FMEA, and the product & system validation plans and all equipment required to support those plans
- Coordinate, prepare and deliver weekly progress updates.
- Manage engineering changes based on customer or internal requirements
- Complete other process engineering tasks as assigned, such as tooling and time studies
- Provide leadership through mentoring, training, and coaching.
· Assure 100% compliance with safety regulations within the department
· All other duties as assigned
Education and/or Experience:
- Extensive knowledge of G&M codes and macros are required.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
- Knowledgeable in product design and development and in the manufacturing process.
- Basic understanding of CAD design and descriptive geometry.
- Proven knowledge of machining and automation processes in a machining operation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated planning abilities.
- Demonstrated team-building skills.
- · Excellent interpersonal skills.
- · Automotive industry experience preferred.
- · Familiarity with IATF 16949, VDA 6.3, and OSHA regulations
- · Computer skills with experience using MS Office Applications and Program Management software such as Microsoft Project.
Additional Skills:
· Detail oriented
· Ability to teach and share knowledge
- Ability to write detailed professional reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
- Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
· Ability to use or willingness to be trained using forklifts, cranes, electric pallet jacks, etc.
Physical Requirements:
· Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Miscellaneous:
· Some travel will occur / Passport required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,000.00 - $96,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Work setting:
- In-person
- Manufacturing facility
Education:
Experience:
- Industrial automotive: 3 years (Preferred)
- machining and automation processes: 2 years (Preferred)
Work Location: In person