Manufacturing Engineer III

Position Purpose: Work/Lead independently to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for planning improvements and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) in a specific function (including layout, production flow, tooling and production equipment, material fabrication, assembly methods and planning) in a Production or Post-Production environment.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions:

• Perform technical studies of complex nature, conduct analysis of operations (existing or proposed). Prepare a report of recommendations for equipment needed and correct methods of manufacturing (including sequence of operations and detailed methodology of complex assemblies and installations as well as detail components). 
• Author detailed work instructions that optimize manufacturing process efficiency and opportunity for zero defects with functional Operations Engineer. 
• Author DRDI/DMT rework instructions to support effective corrective actions. 
• Author MBOM in SAP/Solumina/Corridor (as applicable) to ensure all parts defined by Engineering are installed during the assembly/installation process. 
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions for areas of responsibility; evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving problems. 
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis in connection with assigned planning or other assigned projects, to ensure conformance to requirements. 
• Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility requests. 
• Perform productibility studies from engineering drawings. 
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements; make necessary computer inputs and generate data or reports as needed. 
• Prioritize workloads based on schedules and needs; provide completion dates and work estimates based on available resources, past performance schedules, etc. 
• Keep current on state-of-the-art manufacturing developments. 
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes. 
• Develop business case and present to management for process improvement approval. 
• Assume the duties of the ME Group Head in his/her absence. 
• Assign and review work of subordinate personnel.
• Supervise and train subordinates in work methods and procedures in the efficient and effective use of company resources to resolve work-related or quality problems. 
• Lead/coordinate the implementation of projects between multiple orgs. 
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods as a team member/leader. 
• Support all Safety, Sustainability and Ergonomic Initiatives. 

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum required and 4 years of manufacturing engineering, planning, or related technical experience.

Additional Functions:

• Ensure quality policies are being practiced; make recommendations to improve quality. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other Requirements:

• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes. 
• Knowledgeable of Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers, CADAM, CATIA, Solumina, SAP, Corridor.
• Complete understanding and experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Concepts: 5S, JIT, SMED, Kanban, VSM, One Piece Flow, etc.
• Working knowledge of Six-Sigma or other data-driven decision-making experience highly desirable.
• Lean Six-Sigma Green Belt, equivalent certification, or proven experience in a Lean Six-Sigma environment highly desirable.