Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Job Title : Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Department : Manufacturing Engineering (ME)

Reports To : Plant Mgr. (solid line) and dotted line to ME Mgr for functional direction.

Status : Exempt

Direct Reports : Staff Manufacturing Engineer, and Interns

Job Type : Onsite full time

Job Summary :

Lead Engineer will support the Continuous Improvement / ME department through the creation, and maintenance of engineering systems. The Lead Engr. is expected to bring concepts and practices focused on Lean / Six Sigma to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Reyes Automotive Group’s manufacturing operations.

Main Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• Support the Plant Manager and Continuous Improvement team with daily tasks.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to production floor and inventory areas to guarantee the reduction of muda (waste).
• Be able to lead and develop ME interns through strong leadership and training, and direct their talent towards specific areas through kaizen activity.
• Track CI projects daily / weekly
• Perform statistical analysis to understand machine capabilities and production trends to predict successful production outcomes.
• Develop manufacturing and production processes to reduce production cost and improve overall equipment efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen projects with cross-functional teams on high impact business projects.
• Launch activities, including pre-launch documentation, preparing, and conducting trial activity, post-trial activity including PFS updates and follow-up.
• Maintain pre-launch component / resin / finished good inventory.
• Prepare and keep track of pre-launch orders (EPNS / TPROMS).
• Create and update Master Schedule based on Toyota milestones and Plant projects.
• Conduct meetings with management for status project reviews.
• Perform training on Lean Manufacturing with ME and Intern staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Key Competencies :

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Requirements : Education :

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering from a 4 year accredited university.

Experience :

Minimum of 5 to 8 years related experience related to the field through job experience, class projects and internships.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations :

Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred, Lean Manufacturing Trainingrequired.

Computer Skills :

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel (including Macros) and PowerPoint and in the use of e-mail, web browser applications. Fusion 360 and CAD skills preferred.

Mathematical Abilities :

Intermediate-advanced math skills. Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

Analytical or Reasoning Abilities :

Communication Skills : (Writing, Foreign Language, Reasoning)

Other Skills (Technical, or Other special knowledge and abilities)

Physical Requirements :

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