Lean Manufacturing Engineer, 2604 

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Review the position descriptions. 

Employer Description

Client company is a Tier I manufacturer and supplier of painted and plated injection molded products to automotive and appliance OEM’s.

General Position Description

The Lean Manufacturing Engineer will coordinate, and facilitate the implementation of lean manufacturing efforts. This will include developing lean manufacturing / production improvement strategies as well as the necessary resource requirements and timing. This position will have responsibility to develop and implement lean training programs and facilitate organizational learning. Will also facilitate lean manufacturing initiatives including set-up reduction, workplace organization, standardized work process / work flow improvements, just–in-time principles, cellular production processes, visual management and Poka-Yoke methods.

Compensation

Salary to $ 75 K

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Minimum Position Requirements

Our client has determined the following are the minimum position requirements that apply to this position.

Position Requirements Your Qualifications

-BS degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing engineering.

-Five years related Lean Manufacturing experience in automotive operations.

-Experience implementing lean manufacturing principles, JIT, one-piece-flow, kanban, and cellular manufacturing.

-Demonstrated experience in leading lean manufacturing process change activities.

-Proven teaching and mentoring skills.

-Experience in capacity planning, productivity measurements, manpower planning, and material flow.

-Familiar with QS 9000 standards, policies, procedures and instructions.

-Computer literate.

Activities, Tools and Processes and Level of Responsibility

Following are the Macro Activities, Expanded Activities, Tools and Processes Used and Level of Responsibility from the Position Matrix for this position.  In the appropriate scrolling text boxes directly underneath each Activity, Tools and Processes and Level of Responsibility, please indicate what you have done in the past that is similar to the specified Activities, Tools and Processes and Level of Responsibility. 

Macro Activity 1:  Develop and Implement Lean Processes

Activities Tools and Processes Level of Responsibility

-Conceive, develop, and implement Lean Manufacturing processes to improve efficiencies, increase productivity, or improve quality.  Assume lead role on produces assigned.

-Evaluate and determine feasibility of new  Lean Manufacturing process concepts as it relates to the proposed and existing product base.

-Assist in the implementation of process controls as specified in the control plan including: process potential studies, process capability studies and controls charts.

-Provide engineering/ technical support for the installation, debug and set up of equipment and tooling on new processes required for new product launches. 		 FMEA, Control Plans, Flow Charts, Work Instructions & Procedures, AQP, ISO  9000, 8‑D, DOE, Theory of Constraints. Detail process planning, tooling, fixturing, gauging, and ergonomics knowledge. Shared With Appropriate Teams And Team Members


Macro Activity 2:  Document Activities

Activities

 Tools and Processes Level of Responsibility

-Conduct product sampling and trials for new and/ or revised Lean Manufacturing processes to assure proper performance and approvals before production release.

-Ensure a formal technical documentation package is available to support integration into new or existing manufacturing equipment.

-Maintain a product history file documenting all activities, changes and approvals relative to assigned products. 		 Knowledge in Set Up Sheets, Visual Aids, Project Books. Capacity Planning, productivity measurements, manpower planning and material flow. Sole For Assigned Products


Macro Activity 3:  Monitor Results

Activities Tools and Processes Level of Responsibility
-Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key, process-focused objectives. SPC Documentation, Process Control Charts, FMEA's, DOE, 8‑D Computer oriented (CAD, PC applications). Sole For Assigned Products

Macro Activity 4:  Internal Interface

Activities Tools and Processes Level of Responsibility

-Be a liaison between this and other business units on projects that have a multi-organization or business unit scope

-Coordinate cross functional engineering teams, both internally and with suppliers, to resolve specific engineering issues.

 

 Continuous Improvement Process, Kaizen, Kan Ban Benchmarking. Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Sole For Assigned Products

Macro Activity 5:  Teach Lean Manufacturing

Activities Tools and Processes Level of Responsibility

-Provide project technical assistance and mentoring on an as requested basis.

-Plan, support and provide training to others in the Lean Manufacturing methodology.

 

 Training experience Sole For Assigned Products

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