PRIMARY FUNCTION / POSITION OVERVIEW:
Individual will focus on the development, implementation, monitoring and maintenance of efficient manufacturing processes and workflow for assembly products. Incorporating safety, the environment, and fiscally responsible decisions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

•    New Product introduction
•    Develop working instructions, workmanship standards and process documents and ensure they are followed for new and existing products
•    Continually improve the operation for increased quality, productivity, efficiency and cost savings
•    Investigate operational problems affecting production and reporting and recommending solutions
•    Good knowledge of cell custom build, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and ISO methodology
•    Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations – i.e. new process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance
•    Work with engineering on Design for Excellence (DFX) to include: Design for Cost, Design for Test, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly
•    Work with other relevant departments to determine estimated costs, run time, cost reduction and close the feedback loop
•    Liaise with production planner/scheduler for ensuring the released products have adequate BOM and routings
•    Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. revise drawings, BOM, accurate work instructions and workmanship standards and process procedures
•    Provide manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability, to improve the process and monitor and measure progress to target
•    Organize meetings with other team members to facilitate growth
•    Train peers and hourly workforce on new development processes and technology
•    Familiar with environmental health and safety regulations
•    Capable of advanced troubleshooting under pressure, i.e. ability to develop effective working solutions quickly