Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title:

Lead Manufacturing Engineer

Department:
Manufacturing Engineering (ME)

Reports To:

Plant Mgr. (solid line) and dotted line to ME Mgr for functional direction.

Status:
Exempt

Direct Reports:
Staff Manufacturing Engineer, and Interns

Job Type: Onsite full time

Lead Engineer will support the Continuous Improvement/ME department through the creation, and maintenance of engineering systems. The Lead Engr. is expected to bring concepts and practices focused on Lean/Six Sigma to improve the overall efficiency and effectiveness of Reyes Automotive Group's manufacturing operations.

• Support the Plant Manager and Continuous Improvement team with daily tasks.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to production floor and inventory areas to guarantee the reduction of muda (waste).
• Be able to lead and develop ME interns through strong leadership and training, and direct their talent towards specific areas through kaizen activity.
• Track CI projects daily/weekly
• Perform statistical analysis to understand machine capabilities and production trends to predict successful production outcomes.
• Develop manufacturing and production processes to reduce production cost and improve overall equipment efficiency.
• Lead Kaizen projects with cross-functional teams on high impact business projects.
• Launch activities, including pre-launch documentation, preparing, and conducting trial activity, post-trial activity including PFS updates and follow-up.
• Maintain pre-launch component/resin/finished good inventory.
• Prepare and keep track of pre-launch orders (EPNS/TPROMS).
• Create and update Master Schedule based on Toyota milestones and Plant projects.
• Conduct meetings with management for status project reviews.
• Perform training on Lean Manufacturing with ME and Intern staff.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Strong analytical, planning skills and critical thinking required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to effectively manage a variety of projects and tasks.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively organize and prioritize work.
• Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing concepts
• Strong problem solving and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of facility and layout design.
• Knowledge of Toyota Production System.
• Basic understanding of injection molding and auxiliary equipment.
• Strong statistical and analytical skills.

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering from a 4 year accredited university.

Minimum of 5 to 8 years related experience related to the field through job experience, class projects and internships.

Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred, Lean Manufacturing Training required.

Intermediate to advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel (including Macros) and PowerPoint and in the use of e-mail, web browser applications. Fusion 360 and CAD skills preferred.

Intermediate-advanced math skills. Demonstrated ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.

• Strong analytical, planning skills and critical thinking ability required with orientation for continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prepare reports and business correspondence.

• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Highly effective, articulate communication skills (verbal & written) with strong interpersonal effectiveness and the ability to work with all levels in the organization and across…