Manufacturing Engineer

Summary

SUMMARY OF POSITION
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The Manufacturing Engineer will support Business Unit team members in the areas of problem solving, Lean and Continuous Improvement activities, and process development.

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

• Shall adhere to all safety, health and environmental procedures, policies and practices such as; utilizing personal protective equipment and proper attire in keeping with safety standards.
• Comply with all QMS / EMS / ISO procedures and work instructions as it pertains to the position description.

• Ensures that all Manufacturing Engineering (ME) related activities in the office and on the production floor are carried out in a safe manner. Responsible to address any unsafe practices by any employee that are witnessed in any area on the shop floor or in the office.
• Supports and understands the JAC Products Development System (JPDS) and overall launch responsibility. Responsible to complete on time all deliverables assigned to the Manufacturing Engineer under JPDS program and support JPDS program Gate reviews. ME deliverables include ownership for the Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA, Capital Asset Request (CAR) Approval, Equipment Plan, Installation, Equipment Qualification, Tooling and Equipment Tryout, Run at Rate, Operator Work Instructions;
  
  ME supports the following 8 pack and Facilities and Equipment Plans.
• Verify BOM for parts manufactured on assigned manufacturing cells are accurate and contain proper quantities and weights for each part.
• Supports the development of packaging and ensures BOMs & packing instructions are accurate and correct.
• Prepares project cost estimates, budgets, ROIs, and CARs as required.
• Works with Launch Managers, Facility Tooling, and Equipment Suppliers to develop and build assembly fixtures, assembly aids, or other equipment needed in developing manufacturing cell to manufacturing parts.
• Ensures that work cells are set up properly and contain the required equipment and information that enables proper number of operators to produce products at the assigned run-rate and to the required specifications, including Assembly Tools, Safety Devices, up-to-date Standard Work, Operator Work Instructions, and Error Proofing / Poke-Yokes devices.
• Leads the creation and maintenance of specific process Work Instructions, partnering with the appropriate Business Unit counterpart(s) to ensure accuracy of process.
• Participate in quality stand-down for customer concerns, use problem solving tools such as JAC corrective action process, 8D, 5
  
  Why, Fishbone Diagrams, DOE, etc. to identify root cause and support team in implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Responsible for information boards and tracking metrics daily and monthly on each cell (Scrap, Downtime, Change-over, Repair/FTY, and Labor Efficiency).
• Responsible for creating and updating Job Books for each part number on their assigned cell.
• Leads and supports productivity-enhancing and cost-reducing activities in reducing scrap, downtime, changeover, and improvements in repairs/first time yield (FTY); uses problem solving tools such as JAC corrective action process, 8D, 5
  
  Why, Fishbone Diagrams, DOE, etc.
• Drives improvements through the JPPS; implements lean manufacturing concepts on assigned cells and involves operators, maintenance, and tooling personnel in cell improvements.
• Implements Engineering Changes for assigned manufacturing cells. Ensures BOM and routers are aligned to the change, verifies material quantity and weights, updates all work cell information, and prepares ME responsible documents for PPAP and submission to QE for customer presentation.
• Assists in audits of the Quality Management System of their assigned cells; including compliance to existing work Instructions, processes, and forms. Includes internal and customer-driven audits.
• Responsible for training Business Unit team members and operators on safety devices, manufacturing build process, standard work, process flow diagrams (PFD), PFMEA, work instructions, problem solving techniques, cell layout, information boards, and charting cell metrics.
• Interfaces with suppliers as needed on processes, productivity, and product improvements.
• Performs all other functions as required; includes any work assignments relating to the efficient flow of work within JAC Products.

• Advanced technical knowledge of relevant manufacturing processes such as extrusion, fabrication, metal roll-forming, and heat treat.
• Advanced knowledge of Manufacturing Process design and work cell layout.
• Advanced knowledge and practical application of Problem Solving / Process Improvement analysis, tools, and techniques.
• Knowledge of Datum Structure and Design for Manufacturing.
• Strong working knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts and standard work.
• Basic…