Job Description:

Responsible for the development, implementation and documentation of the manufacturing process. Facilitates the manufacture of all products through continuous process improvement. Implements new processes to accommodate new part introduction or increased sales. Reduces material waste, improves quality, increases output and decreases downtime to improve profitability.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESDesigns the ability to produce a quality product into the processDevelop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics or key process indicatorsIdentify and analyze manufacturing problems to control and improve manufacturingInitiate, manage & participate in safety, quality, cost & process control improvement projectsParticipates in the "team" process development conceptDesigns andor sources equipment for manufacturing processesManages capital budget projects as assignedAssists R & D effort to implement new products or process into production.Develops all necessary process and audit documentation (i.e. FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc.)Assesses existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etcFollows all city, state and federal regulatory legislation (RE: OSHA, EPA, RCRA, UST's; CERCLA, ECRA, SARA, DOT, etc.)Evaluates and recommends implementation of competitive technologyLeads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with plant maintenance to ensure that the facility and equipment are maintained and updated consistent with short and long term goals and objectivesProvides training, as required, to associatesLeads, where applicable, or works in conjunction with Quality Assurance, to monitor and document quality standardsPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics TechnologyEngineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education Experience working with AutoCAD or Inventor preferredThree or more years experience in processmanufacturing engineering. Specific technical knowledge may be required as applicable, cementitious, fenestration, extrusion, etcSafety and quality minded. Organized and detail oriented. Self-motivated and team oriented. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts. Knowledge of MS Office applications requiredMinimal travel required