Factory Operations Consultant

The position available is for a Factory Operations Consultant based in Fort Wayne, IN. The role will involve supporting the Industrial Engineering Department with the following responsibilities :

• Overseeing the introduction of new processes and equipment into production and prototype facilities in NAFTA.
• Providing launch support and continuous improvement assistance to production.
• Identifying and eliminating wastes in manpower and materials to reduce production costs.
• Improving operational efficiency by planning the effective use of facilities, equipment, materials, and personnel.
• Providing budgetary costing for customer discussions.
• Creating Bills of Materials and Routings in the ERP system.
• Developing, procuring, and implementing tooling, gauging, and manufacturing equipment for new projects.
• Creating timing plans for industrialization and project launch and estimating task time and cycle time for new processes.
• Developing equipment and processes to meet quote specifications.
• Providing tooling information and tracking logs.
• Performing MHR calculations for controlling approval.
• Conducting time studies and writing / maintaining standard work instructions.
• Improving packaging issues.
• Completing FMEA's and process flows as necessary.
• Collaborating with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Analyzing work force utilization, facility layout, and operational data to optimize workers and equipment utilization.
• Recommending methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Managing machine maintenance records.
• Representing the organization internally and externally to support corporate goals and promote the location.
• Communicating effectively with Engineering and Project Teams to ensure sales and customer objectives are met.
• Assisting in launch programs.
• Contributing to the achievement of quality / management objectives by optimizing design.
• Following Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems.
• Participating in plant recycling programs.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 2 plus years' related experience and / or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with computer drafting software (AutoCAD).
30+ days ago