GSO Operations​/Manufacturing Engineer

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Responsible for developing, evaluating, and improving assembly processes by applying knowledge of product design, assembly methods, fixturing, automation and tooling designs. Work with internal teams and equipment suppliers to aid in process improvements to current production lines and design for assembly methods for new product launches. Support company objectives for Safety, Quality, Cost and Reliability.

• In a developing capacity and under direct supervision, applies basic engineering principles, concepts, theories, and techniques in support of business objectives and may provide fundamental engineering leadership and expertise.
• May conduct feasibility studies, determine manpower and cost estimates, and develop engineering criteria.
• Performs primary analyses to develop design options or recommendations for structures, systems and components.
• May apply originality, ingenuity and knowledge of other disciplines in solving basic technical issues.
• Emphasis will be placed on team participation, ability to plan, and ability to achieve results on assigned projects.

• Ability to take good notes; showing work and assumptions.
• Ability to use originality and ingenuity to apply solutions.
• Applies basic engineering skills to work assignments.
• Applies basic problem solving skills and executes solutions to basic problems.
• Applies basic supply chain cost, value stream capabilities and economic principles.
• Completes engineering tasks under the direction of leadership.
• Follows engineering and quality processes.
• Works under direct supervision; work is reviewed after completion to evaluate the soundness of judgments involved.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

• The Operations Engineer analyzes the value stream and identifies opportunities to eliminate non-value-added steps in the process. Embraces continuous improvement methodology
• Support the following lean techniques where applicable: 5S, waste identification and elimination, value stream mapping, Kaizen, error proofing, one piece flow, set-up time reduction, Kanban, balanced workflow, PFMEA and other concepts.
• The Operations Engineer will provide team leadership support for process improvement projects, safety, quality, cost, and reliability.
• Support required activities associated with Assembly changes or new seating product launches.
• Monitor and improve fixtures, tools and methods to meet productivity, specifications and quality standards.
• Research and recommend new tools, automation and methodologies for product/process changes focused on seating assembly.
• Evaluate existing machinery and processes to recommend improvements that enhance both operator performance and ergonomics/safety of overall production.
• Optimize floor layout, material flow manufacturing efficiencies, floor space utilization and overhead.
• Strong floor coverage and operations support needed.
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.
• Seeks and receives mentoring from senior level and engineering leadership.
• Seeks approval of budget owner using appropriate request process
• Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives

• To perform this job 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.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education/Experience - Not Parsed
• B.S. in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Engineering/Technical degree from an accredited program or…