Lead Manufacturing Engineer - Night Shift - Bryan Dairy

Summary

Leading the night shift Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence (and avoid mediocrity) in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive contributor on the management team, focused on continuous improvement. Providing guidance and training to less-experienced engineers and to engineering techs. Overseeing plant-wide improvement projects and ensuring best practices are shared and implemented amongst the different Workcell ME's.

Leading the night shift Manufacturing Engineering Department in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence (and avoid mediocrity) in all endeavors. Be a creative and proactive contributor on the management team, focused on continuous improvement. Providing guidance and training to less-experienced engineers and to engineering techs. Overseeing plant-wide improvement projects and ensuring best practices are shared and implemented amongst the different Workcell ME's.

include the following. May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• This role must be viewed as operationally focused working closely with the Test and Quality Engineering departments in tandem with the Manufacturing Leads to drive process & test optimization, improvement and execution to plan.
• The Manufacturing Engineering lead shall lead and manage the night shift Manufacturing Engineers coordinating day to day activities in support of the manufacturing plan.
• The Manufacturing Engineering lead will work with the Machine Support Supervisor to develop the engineering skillset of the night shift Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
• Monitor key metrics such as Customer Return Rate (CRR), First Pass Yield (FPY), and Scrap and provide improvement plans to keep metrics above goal.
• Provide input on creative ways to reduce costs by streamlining processes and systems.
• Provide guidance, assistance and / or training to the Manufacturing Engineers and Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
• Encourage open communication and exchange of information within the M.E. department and between the various support groups.

• Identify training/development needs on an ongoing basis
• Define individual development plans for Manufacturing Engineers as required
• Provide 1 on 1 coaching to facilitate individual excellence
• Effectively prepare for and perform informal 1 to 1's and assist in annual appraisals
• Review performance metrics and progress continuously

• Drive a mindset of innovation and continuous improvement throughout the Manufacturing Engineering function
• Drive motivation levels within the Manufacturing Engineering Function
• Drive consistency of approach and performance
• Ensure that an effective forum for the exchange of ideas and information exists within the Manufacturing Engineering function
• Facilitate/Coach the Manufacturing Engineers and Machine Technicians with regards to their roles and responsibilities within the team.

• Drive "internal customer focus" mindset within Engineering teams
• Effectively cascade functional/business information and expectations.
• Drive continuous improvement in areas of cost, quality and delivery
• Analyze and prioritize areas for manufacturing Engineering improvement e.g. machine uptime, efficiency, and quality improvements.
• Create a continuous improvement culture throughout the Manufacturing Engineering team
• Drive as a key focus both the site and global objectives

• 5-10 years prior Manufacturing/Process Engineering experience in Electronics Manufacturing including:
• Demonstrated knowledge of components, printed circuit boards, and chemistries used in electronics manufacturing.
• Demonstrated ability to design and implement processes related to relevant electronics manufacturing technology
• Demonstrated knowledge of IPC-610/J-STD-001 requirements
• Demonstrated understanding of labor capacity, quoting and efficiency.
• Demonstrated history of driving process improvement, innovation, and departmental excellence
• Ability to effectively communicate (both written and verbal) with suppliers, customers, peers, and direct-labor manufacturing personnel.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, Control Plans, IQ/OQ/PQ
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

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