<p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li>Participate on the APQP team and complete assignments in a timely and accurate manner. </li><li>Constantly implement continuous improvement activities that drive waste and cost from the </li><li>manufacturing processes. </li><li>Implement tools and techniques that mistake proof (Poka-Yoke) operations and increase the quality output of the process. </li><li>Suggest and implement new and advanced processes/equipment to increase safety and analyze hourly job duties for ergonomic issues. Attempt to minimize manual material handling and repetitive motions. </li><li>Support the implementation of CE's on plan for time and cost. </li><li>Conduct problem solving and documentation through the application of Lean Manufacturing principles and scientific techniques like 6-Sigma. </li><li>Conduct time studies and keep BOM's and routers accurate and up to date. Use the data to focus activities on areas with the largest financial return. </li><li>Write and implement technical work instructions for complex processes/parts. </li><li>Support the development of timely cost estimates for new business opportunities as needed. </li><li>Participate on Kaizen teams as required. </li><li>Responsible for providing error-free work to all internal and external customers as related to the output of the position. </li><li>Develop professional expertise by maintaining contacts in the industry. Continue to develop depth of knowledge by studying innovations and changes in their specific field. </li></ul> <p>Skills and Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience. </li><li>CAD experience, required. </li><li>Welding experience, strongly preferred. </li><li>Press Brake experience, preferred. </li><li>GD&T experience, preferred. </li><li>Blueprint reading proficiency, required. </li><li>Four years of applicable work experience. </li><li>Working knowledge of lean principles and of Six Sigma methodology. </li><li>Proficiency in MS Word and Outlook. </li><li>Must be able to communicate both orally and effectively with various members of the organization. </li><li>Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. </li><li>Speak, write, and comprehend conversational English. </li></ul>