*career area*:manufacturing & supply chain
*description:
the following positions typically report directly or indirectly to this position: manufacturing technicians, manufacturing engineers, product change control engineers, manufacturing project engineers, 6 sigma black belts. Provides supervisory support to operations and product managers for automated manufacturing systems, manufacturing processes, gaging and checking equipment, tooling and work standards. Works closely with product engineering, marketing, customer services and operations managers to ensure common goals in support of product group objectives.
*job duties/responsibilities may include, but are not limited to*:
- supervises manufacturing engineering and support functions for current manufacturing processes, new process justification and implementation, machines, equipment, tooling, work standards, nc programming, gage planning and technical troubleshooting to provide the most efficient and economical manufacturing and assembly of quality products.
- manages a staff using computer aided design who provides graphic job instructions, and nc and robotic programs to the machine shop. Facility layout and area allocations, and related regulatory compliance. Ensures optimum use of equipment and space in support of changing production requirements.
- coordinates release dates and availability of machines, equipment and material schedules to satisfy demand. Ensures implementation of modern technology and verifies the effectiveness of equipment and systems. Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc.
- works jointly with marketing, engineering and customer services areas on concurrent product and process designs to ensure products and processes are of robust design and support economical production. Provides project management support for major systems and equipment installations.
- responsible for managing new product programs including coordination of product design,component processing, sales forecasting, customer support, scheduling and financial issues to assure meeting customer expectations while meeting functional and cost targets.
adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics and affirmative action.
- incumbent provides training, development and motivation for a staff capable of completing objectives and implementing cost reduction projects ensuring concurrent product and process design and meeting requirements of the manufacturing/assembly process. Incumbent is actively involved in decisions requiring experienced judgment and communicates regularly with managers of other divisions and departments as well as suppliers in resolving disagreements and providing information. Provides technical input to the development and reviews capital projects and challenges content of projects for validity and value before sending on to upper management for approval
adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics and affirmative action.
- incumbent provides training, development and motivation for a staff capable of completing objectives and implementing cost reduction projects ensuring concurrent product and process design and meeting requirements of the manufacturing/assembly process. Incumbent is actively involved in decisions requiring experienced judgment and communicates regularly with managers of other divisions and departments as well as suppliers in resolving disagreements and providing information. Provides technical input to the development and reviews capital projects and challenges content of projects for validity and value before sending on to upper management for approval.
*required qualifications*:
- college degree in an appropriate engineering
- intermediate - advanced english level, written and oral communication
- 8+ years of relevant experience in appropriate equivalent experience
- requires analytical ability as well as excellent oral and written communications skills and thorough knowledge concerning the capabilities of both domestic and foreign suppliers
- manufacturing experience
- supervisor experience
- knowledgeable and experience with project management basics
- negotiation with customers and prioritization skills
- provides effective communication and services in solving production problems or pursuing operational improvements
*desired qualifications*:
- knowledge of caterpillar reman products
- certified six sigma green belt.
- project management advanced skills
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