Production Engineer Manager

Description

This position is responsible for performing overall pre‑launch planning, selection, installation of equipment and maintenance of equipment to insure optimal efficiency, and for engineering projects for design change and major refurbishment/renovation. Additionally, this position will manage the equipment and tooling budgets based on the Project Planning Sheet.

• Responsible for overall improvement of productivity, efficiency, and quality through the optimal utilization and preventative maintenance of all production equipment of the plant.
• Complete general benchmarking and monitor daily production process on all plant equipment and jigs.
• Direct troubleshooting activity of all engineering staff in the programming, equipment, and production related issues as necessary.
• Design and develop production equipment and jigs.
• Project Manager of equipment installation and testing, and tooling development.
• Establish and manage training program for PE staff.
• Develop a quality assurance program using the APQP method and the past model reflection and FMEA/MQC.
• Establish and regulate process conditions, including wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, assist gas, and type of weld rod.
• Analyze blueprints, instructions, or sample parts to confirm dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, workflow of operations, and machine/tooling setup requirements are in an acceptable condition.
• Develop the mid‑term engineering projects and Hoshin (Annual business plan).
• Ensure Company and Departmental KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management and reporting.
• Communicate with vendors according to the needs of the department as well as completion of projects.
• Manage and lead both the Production Engineering and Project Planning Group, including training, development, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity.
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review assess ongoing performance of direct reports.
• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each team member is aware.
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and the wellbeing of staff, visitors, and vendors.
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills.
• Must be willing to cross‑train and make continuous improvements.
• Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects.
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime.
• Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy; attention to detail, office equipment usage, computer usage, proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), multi‑tasking, problem solving, team participation, motivation to learn new skill.
• Five years of minimum experience required;
  Japanese automotive industry desired.
• Background in management over large projects.
• Background in personnel management.

• Lifting to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Physical sight – able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen.
• Verbal & written communications – able to efficiently present complex matters to an audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management.
• Telephone communications – able to communicate verbally using a telephone.
• Multitasking – able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously.

Futaba Indiana of America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.