Brief Summary of Position:

This position will develop and monitor procedures to improve product throughput and to conduct a wide range of engineering work including: Metal forming and annealing practices, initiating new parts, introducing new process procedures, general engineering, and magnetic material processing.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions of Position:

• Monitor manufacturing processes to assure smooth operation and product flow.
• Troubleshoot various processes, material or equipment issues.
• Create/assist with new product routings.
• Work with environmental and environmental metrics reporting.
• Initiate corrective actions to improve Quality and Productivity Performance.
• Assist with work center loading and capacity planning.
• Back up to Production Control Planner for the closing of shop orders.
• Work with the AS9100 quality management system

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• This position will not have any direct reports, however may take on a supervisor / manager role as it relates to project work.

Required Technical/Job Experience and Qualifications:

• Three to five (3-5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge and experience with two (2) of the three: strip milling, strip slitting, and/or heat treating.
• Knowledge of and experience with metal fabrication (primary) and magnetic materials (secondary).
• Two (2) plus years of general Engineering experience within a manufacturing environment which may include, tooling design, costing, vendor interface, production experience, machining, customer contact, tool room management, quality management, lean or six sigma.
• D.O.E experience
• Blue print reading
• Process and Design FEMA’s
• Develop control plans
• 5S and Lean Manufacturing
• Procedure and instruction writing; and flow charting
• Computer experience to include: ERP, CAD, Excel, Access and Word.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related field preferred. Equivalent experience may also be considered.

Beneficial Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for engineering functions.
• Possess a mechanical aptitude and the ability to work independently.
• Application and practice using lean and Six Sigma tools
• Enthusiasm and adaptability, able to acquire new skills and knowledge quickly
• Strong customer service and communication skills to facilitate productive interaction with employees, customers and vendors.
• Strong personal organizational and time management skills with attention to detail
• Can demonstrate commitment to continuous learning and improvement·
• Strong analytical/reasoning and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated and directed, with the ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment

Working Conditions:

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday, hours to be consistent with business unit; some off hours work may be expected
• Generally working in Office with activities in the production environment

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
• Standing, sitting and/or working at a computer for extended periods of time

Machines/Equipment Used:

• Personal Computer with job related software
• General Office Equipment

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.