Summary:
This position is responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing manufacturing processes and methods required for a premier Commercial, Industrial and Residential lighting product manufacturing facility. Key duties include leading and/or participating on projects that increase plant capacity, reduce cost, improve productivity, reduce job hazards, and /or improve product quality.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The functions of this position will vary but basic functions will include:
- Pursue opportunities for cost reduction and profit improvement.
- Initiate Lean Manufacturing (Kaizen) and Inventory Reduction efforts in product assembly area.
- Aid in firm’s transition from a low-variety, high-volume producer, to a high-variety, low-volume producer
- Work concurrently with Design Engineering, Marketing, and the shop floor in the design of new products to ensure a smooth transition to the production floor.
- Troubleshoot existing equipment and processes where needed
- Program CNC Turret Presses and ensure programs function as intended via working with Press Shop personnel and Design Engineers.
- Prepare justifications for capital projects and coordinate the completion of projects via in-house maintenance staff and/or outside contractors.
- Write standard operating instruction and aid in cross-training operators on new equipment
- Takes an active role in solving quality problems and designing process controls
- Create and maintain routings
- Actively participate in monthly safety committee meetings and assist in assuring that safety issues are addressed in a timely manner.
- Use Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD or Solid Works as well as CNC turret press programming software as needed to properly and efficiently conduct above tasks.
Competency:
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, AutoCAD or Solid Works.
- Background in CNC turret press programming.
Education and Experience:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering
- Experience: 5 or more years of related progressive experience within a manufacturing environment.
Compensation:
- Simkar offers a very competitive base salary and bonus structure.
Contact:
- Interested candidates should send an updated resume to [email protected]
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