Lead Manufacturing Specialist - Prod Process and Equip

Job Description Summary

Engineering associated with the manufacturing process. Impacts departmental operations and responsible for planning/execution. The role has some autonomy but is focused on execution of activities within an operating discipline covered by standard functional practices and procedures. Some judgment may be required but this is typically with guidance.

• Define and control production process including tooling and equipment. Validate design specifications and shop floor application of new product, tools, or equipment.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods to support the SQDC priorities.
• Developing in-depth knowledge of a technical discipline.
• In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area.
• Uses some level of judgment and has ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters but with guidance. Uses prior experience and on-the-job training to solve straightforward tasks. Has access to technical skills and analytic thinking required to solve problems. May use multiple internal sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.
• A job at this level is likely to be an individual contributor with proven interpersonal and time management skills.
• Regular participation in monthly Lean Kaizen events to support the Lean Roadmap.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited university (or a high school diploma/GED and at least 4 years of manufacturing or operations experience)
• At least 2 additional years of experience in manufacturing or operations

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and organization.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
• Established project management skills.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles
• Experience with Mastercam or similar CAM software

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