Position Matrix™

Position:	Lean Manufacturing Engineer			Reports To:
Key Goal(s) of Supervisor						Organizational Sketch
Key Goal(s) of this Position 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
Macro Activities		# & %	Expanded Activities (10 or Fewer Action Statements & Expected Results)		Tools/Processes Used		Level Of Responsibility	Key Impacts
Develop and Implement Lean Processes		#1 - 40 %	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, DOE, Detail Process Planning, Tooling, Fixturing, Gauging, Ergonomics Knowledge.		Shared With Appropriate Teams And Team Members	• Plant Manager • Quality Manager • Plant Engineering Manager • Materials Manager
Document Activities		#2 - 20 %	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	• Plant Manager • Quality Manager • Plant Engineering Manager • Engineering Manager • Materials Mgr.
Monitor Results		#3 – 15 %	Provide management with project status updates, feedback, and appropriate reporting on key, process-focused objectives.		SPC Documentation, Process Control Charts, FMEA's, DOE, Computer Pc and Manufacturing Applications		Sole For Assigned Products	• Plant Manager • Quality Manager • Plant Engineering Manager • Engineering Manager • Materials Mgr.
Internal Interface		#4 – 15 %	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, KanBan, Benchmarking, Verbal, Written and Interpersonal Skills		Sole For Assigned Products	• Same As Above
Teach Lean Manufacturing		#5 – 10 %	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	• Same As Above

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