Director of Maintenance & Process Engineer
About The Position
Hickory Springs Manufacturing Company is seeking a Director of Maintenance and Process Engineer in Hickory, NC. This role may telecommute from within commuting distance of Hickory, NC. The position involves formulating and executing comprehensive strategies for process engineering and quality assurance, aligned with automotive industry standards and company growth goals. The Director will lead interdisciplinary teams to enhance production efficiency and product quality, employing advanced process engineering techniques to optimize manufacturing, reduce costs, and elevate quality. The role requires implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies, and developing a robust quality assurance framework. Collaboration with R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain departments is key, as is acting as a primary point of contact for external stakeholders on quality and process issues. The Director will stay updated on industry trends and drive the adoption of new technologies. Defining and analyzing KPIs for process efficiency and quality, and reporting to senior management, are also core responsibilities. The role includes directing, mentoring, and growing a team of process engineers and quality assurance specialists.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or related field or foreign equivalent
- Five (5) years of experience in process engineering and quality assurance within the automotive manufacturing sector
- Five (5) years implementing Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies in the automotive context
- Five (5) years utilizing analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Five (5) years managing multiple projects concurrently, prioritizing tasks, and adhering to strict deadlines
- Five (5) years utilizing knowledge of automotive industry regulations and quality standards
Responsibilities
- Formulate and execute comprehensive strategies for process engineering and quality assurance, aligned with the automotive industry's dynamic standards and the company's growth goals.
- Lead interdisciplinary teams to boost production efficiency and product quality.
- Employ advanced process engineering techniques to refine and optimize manufacturing processes, reduce production costs, and elevate product quality.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies to achieve operational excellence.
- Develop a robust quality assurance framework that sets and enforces quality standards, implements effective quality control procedures, and ensures compliance with automotive industry regulations and client requirements.
- Engage closely with R&D, manufacturing, supply chain, and other departments to integrate quality and process enhancements throughout the company.
- Act as the primary point of contact with clients, suppliers, and external stakeholders regarding process engineering and product quality issues.
- Keep abreast of emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in automotive manufacturing and quality assurance.
- Drive the adoption of cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to enhance production efficiency and product quality.
- Define key performance indicators (KPIs) related to process efficiency and product quality.
- Conduct thorough analysis and reporting of performance metrics to senior management, initiating improvements as needed.
- Direct, mentor, and grow a team of process engineers and quality assurance specialists, cultivating an environment of continuous improvement, innovation, and peak performance.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
