Manufacturing & Quality Engineer

at  ATC Drivetrain LLC

SUMMARY

The Manufacturing & Quality Engineer is responsible for process ownership, integration, and improvement of the assigned component part(s) and process. Demonstrate subject matter expertise to complete process improvements, designing effective operating instructions and implementing the best practices in a uniform manner across the manufacturing enterprise.
Focused on driving all safety, quality, productivity, schedule attainment, and yield maximization goals. Collaborate and partner with Program Engineering, Quality Engineering, Maintenance, and Plant Management Teams to continuously improve the manufacturing system through a combination of both engineering and operational excellence principles.
Lead multiple root cause and prevention initiatives including performing analysis of existing process parameters to improve workplace safety, first time product acceptance, product defect detection, decreased attention and throughput capabilities.
Incorporates design for safety and human factors into all process integrations and process improvements. Will work in teams, take direction, and produce sustainable results.
Wil perform all manufacturing engineering disciplines including FMEA, control plans, product quotes, process improvement, process design and integration, tooling/gauging/workstation design, training, and incorporate lean principles to maximized results.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive experience in manufacturing engineering developing and improving manufacturing systems utilizing both engineering and lean principles.
Ability to focus and generate the maximum results is mission critical. Must understand how to use performance metrics to focus work efforts. Work results are expected to increase company performance metrics, decrease total cost, improve safety culture, and deliver an exceptional customer experience.
A high degree of urgency to identify concerns and implement solutions is expected. Extensive background working on the shop floor with operators demonstrating urgency to solve key manufacturing problems that lead to high costs. Front-line collaboration with team members is essential to the position, and the ability to gain buy-in and trust is paramount to the role.

Advanced technical ability in the areas of mechanics, pneumatics, cleaning, assembly, machining, presses, tooling, fixtures, gauges, material handling equipment, creating job instructions and completing stakeholder presentations is expected.

• Must practice and demonstrate superior communication. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with front-line team members, customers, and executives. Effective interpersonal and conflict resolution skills, with the ability to influence teams and program outcomes.
• Commitment to building and advance strong customer relationships.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, technology, or physical science discipline preferred, and 5-10 years of proven manufacturing engineering experience driving process integration and process improvement.
• Must have proven experience leading and improving a manufacturing process working both independently and in teams. Must have practical knowledge of engineering mechanics, physics, hydraulics, electronics, pneumatics, machine design/operation, and computer software.
• A thorough understanding of the operational theory and principles of operation of automatic transmissions and internal combustion engines.
• 5+ years of experience with assembly of complex mechanical assemblies required.
• High level of analytical ability required, where problems are unusual and difficult.
• 5+ years of Lean manufacturing operational theory, principles and tools is required.
• 5+ years of experience prioritizing and assigning tasks, and accurately estimate the time and costs required for project completion.
• Experience in creating, developing, adapting, and communicating tool design concepts based on input from internal and external customers using advanced design tools (ACAD) and techniques a plus.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• The ability to read and interpret manufacturing documents/drawings/prints/details such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, machine drawings, wiring/electrical schematics, and repair manuals is required.
• Must write detailed reports with supporting documentation and data.
• Superior communication and escalation skills and habits are critical to the manufacturing engineering role, including customers, team member, and leadership communication.

COMPUTER SKILLS

• Must be proficient in the operation of computers, word processing, spreadsheet and database software and design software applications.
• Must be able to demonstrate the ability to develop written communication, spreadsheets, charts and graphs.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Superior mathematical problem solving is paramount to the position. The ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals is a requirement.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent and possess the skills to develop and interpret graphs.
• Must utilize, comprehend and understand statistical methods and the interpretation of statistical results.

CORE ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITIES

• : receive program update, information, and instruction from Program Engineering Team to complete necessary remanufacturing process changes.
• : demonstrate subject matter expertise on assigned component parts and each of the respective processes across the manufacturing enterprise. Will be the source for process knowledge and share / train best practices with operations team.
• : complete evaluations of component part manufacturing process at the workstation level and develop process improvements in the areas of tooling, part retention, fixtures, presses, gauges, and instrumentation. Operator collaboration is expected in all forms of process improvement.
• : design and complete all FMEA and Control Plan documentation to ensure Quality Management System (QMS) compliance. Translate desired assembly build outcomes into visual and clear operating instructions to ensure the process is completed safely while maintaining product quality and throughput speed.
• : implement proven solutions across all common components and processes across the enterprise.

CORE QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
IATF 16949 Leader for the organization, including internal/external audit and company coach to all departments for proper process and documentation development.
Facilitate cross-functional Preventative & Corrective action plans based on internal and external quality results. (Yield, Warranty and or customer PPM) failure analysis on customer returns to ensure quick turnaround time and responsiveness.
Mentor cross-functional teams (Process/Product Improvement teams) teams for effective “root cause” analysis, corrective and preventative action. This position will include the training of other groups on a routine basis.
Coordination of customer visits.
QA portion of APQP (PPAP) on product launches.
Resolving critical issues/situations ensuring that they are handled correctly and within current policy/procedure guidelines.
Quality representative in Lean activities.
Other duties and special projects as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

The Manufacturing Quality Engineer is ultimately responsible and accountable for delivering process improvement solutions and completing the read across for all customer programs. Executives and stakeholders will look to the Manufacturing Quality Engineer to deliver results through process improvements and effective business decisions.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of engineering employees and the engineering functions of the value stream or business segment. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organizational chart, company policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.