Manufacturing Specialist

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Manufacturing Specialist

Connersville, Indiana (On-site)

2nd shift (start no later than 3:00 pm)

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Manufacturing Specialist is responsible for designing, implementing and reviewing the procedures, processes, and equipment involved in the manufacturing process. Their duties include researching automation techniques, testing new systems for efficiency, and planning factory layouts to optimize production. Focus on lean improvements in meeting production demands, while maintaining safety and quality.

• Evaluate quality control processes and make recommendations for improvements in quality control.
• Analyze and plan workflow, equipment placement and space requirements to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Assure product and process quality by designing testing methods.
• Keep equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services.
• Develop process documentation, including SOPs, process routings, PFMEAs, process flow diagrams, and error‑proofing plans.
• Lead the tryout and evaluation of new machinery, tooling, and equipment.
• Develop cost estimates for new and major programs, often working from early concept cross‑sections, concept drawings, concurrent engineering discussions, and evolving assumptions.
• Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages, and the ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks.
• Develop and standardize processes and parameters; implement new ideas to improve safety, quality, cost and productivity, including PSO and launch.
• Provide technical direction; specify, quote, source, purchase and lead in the installation of new equipment and processes.
• Initiate cost‑savings ideas and projects through efficient engineering practices.
• Train manufacturing personnel on the use and maintenance of new equipment and processes; assist in debugging of new equipment and troubleshoot problems with existing equipment; interact with team members to optimize processes and improve workstation design.
• Support new program launches; monitor daily quality and productivity results and react to problems as they occur.
• Assess safety, quality, and delivery problems on the shop floor and implement solutions.
• Support lean scheduling project which focuses on lean line design, standard work, Kanban, and material delivery.
• Plan and implement manufacturing cost‑reduction opportunities.

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering discipline.
• 1+ years knowledge of CNC programming.
• 2nd shift (start no later than 3:00 pm).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Takes initiative. Ability to lead and work independently.
• Strong safety, quality, and teamwork orientation with track record of…