Manufacturing Production Process Engineer II

Inside The Role

Responsible for the development and support of assembly lines and processes with a focus on continuous improvement that supports first pass yield, productivity, and material cost goals. Sound engineering skills with emphasis on product/part flow, ergonomics, safety, and error-proofing principles. Thorough knowledge of lean and six sigma principles and ability to quickly identify waste in manufacturing processes.

• Direct and coordinate manpower, parts and process flow to minimize work in progress, eliminate shortages and maximize efficiency
• Analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, other records, and reports in order to determine production requirements. Evaluate production requirements and outputs achieving daily rates in a linear fashion while monitoring product quality to achieve a superior quality reputation.
• Coach and hold team leaders accountable for standardized work instructions and quality adherence.
• Establish, evaluate, and communicate goals for each area. Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and shifts, then coordinating the team leaders/teams to meet these requirements.
• Maintain discipline through enforcement of company policies and regulations.
• Demonstrate equipment operations, work and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers/team leaders for training.
• Identify/problem solve materials, products, and equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production schedules to meet production goals. Maintain employee performance records. Respond to HR on absenteeism topics and issue discipline accordingly.
• Monitor daily and weekly overtime ensuring policy compliance while meeting or exceeding productivity requirements. Hold employees accountable to productivity standards on a daily basis.
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances.
• Identify, improve, recommend, and implement measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, process capability, and product quality using Daimler TOS and Bosch BPS methodologies.
• Develop advanced manufacturing processes, conduct defect and failure analysis, engineering evaluations, statistical analysis and implement corrective actions to support process improvement efforts and ensure root-cause analysis translates into process improvements.
• Perform periodic process capability studies on key-value stream operations.
• Streamline manufacturing processes, procedures, and work instructions to improve first-pass yield, reduce or eliminate rework and scrap, while consistently improving material costs and productivity.
• Execute work assignments in accordance with company standards and quality systems.
• Ensure compliance and enforcement of company, safety, environmental, governmental policies, and regulations as they apply.
• Ability to read and create electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics.
• High level of competence in the use of Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Solid Edge for 3D modeling. Ability to apply GD&T and fulfill drafting and print control requirements.
• Draft and design layout of equipment, materials, and workspace to illustrate maximum efficiency.
• Develop labor utilization standards, cost analysis systems, and capacities for value stream(s) of responsibility.
• Develop advanced remanufacturing techniques and processes to maximize material recovery and associated testing for validation of product/process. Understanding of all machining processes with a heavy concentration on in-process gaging and grinding machinery.
• Confer with vendors, staff, and management regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status along with new product introduction.
• Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.
• Backup supervision coverage as needed.

• BS in Engineering (ME, EE, Mechatronics, MFG-E) or related field.
• 2 years of experience in an manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a team environment and ability to communicate effectively to all levels of management.
• Process engineering leadership and mentorship skills are a must.
• Broad knowledge of production planning processes
• Organizational skills and ability to effectively coach and mentor employees.
• Ability in calculating line capacity and machine utilization.
• Expertise in engineering principles to perform comprehensive line troubleshooting.
• Able to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, management teams, and customers.
• Ability to prioritize tasks given, organize and summarize information communicated with stakeholders and provide potential impacts and alternatives.
• Good communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and commitment to operational excellence.