Engineering - Manufacturing Engineer Manager

North American Stamping Group • Paulding, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

To organize, supervise and manage new manufacturing processes and projects. To ensure our customers are afforded world class technology and processes. Ensure existing tooling and welding processes are performing to expected levels. Lead engineering department functions for manufacturing and assembly processes at assigned facility. Functions will include buildings, construction, new equipment (all), equipment maintenance, and assist with the establishment and setup of assembly, manufacturing, stamping, and/or welding processes. Leads departmental staff in all new product launch activities to meet customer and company milestones including budget, quality, and performance. Improves the efficiencies of the plant production facility and equipment layouts. This position could have 3-4 direct reports.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Post-Secondary Technical trade school or extensive experience in related fields
• Five years stamping or related field
• Five years Manufacturing Engineering or related experience
• Process design, improvement and or verification experience
• Five Years Production Welding Experience
• Knowledgeable of OSHA general industry and press related standards
• Electrical controls/ systems knowledge
• P.M. systems and methodology
• Strong understanding for elimination of waste
• Computer Skills including but not limited to: Power Point and Microsoft Word, Excel and Projects
• Understanding of APQP requirements
• Proficient with CAD software preferred
• Solid working knowledge and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and other computer-based applications (e.g., MS Word, MS PowerPoint, Outlook, Internet, etc.).
• Proficiency in MS Excel required.
• IATF-16949
• Lean Manufacturing / JIT
• Six Sigma
• Mistake Proofing / Creative Problem Solving / Kaizen
• Team Building
• SPC / FMEA
• Blueprint / GD&T
• Toyota Production System/TQPS
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.

Nice To Haves

• University degree preferred in related field
• Proficiency in MS PowerPoint preferred

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with operations to ensure successful launches of new and takeover product.
• Develop and implement process and production preparation plans for new manufacturing or assembly components.
• Establish assembly instructions/visual aids to guide production team relating to specifications/processes.
• Assist in development and maintenance of work instructions, preventative maintenance instructions, in compliance with IATF16949 requirements for all processes and equipment.
• Set up automation processes, train manufacturing staff, and hand over completed process to manufacturing teams.
• Supports manufacturing engineering, program management, and new product launch meetings (e.g., design reviews, project status reports, key measure reports, handover, etc.).
• Understand, analyze, and elevate production preparation issues in a timely manner to allow for countermeasures.
• Communicate project status to other departments and NASG shared services group.
• Manage suppliers in the design, construction, and installation of new tools and equipment.
• Improve existing or develop new manufacturing or assembly equipment.
• Actively contribute to the machine design from the manufacturing/assembly engineer’s perspective and liaise with other engineers in the team during the design and manufacturing process to ensure that the manufacturing/assembly process requirements are adhered to.
• Ensures new equipment installations meet safety by design standards or codes including validating safety checks (e.g., Pre-Health & Safety Reviews) are completed.
• Ensures safety, process capability, efficiency and standardization.
• Troubleshoot problems at production equipment.
• Oversees maintenance activities on all manufacturing equipment, processes, building and utility systems to provide a reliable production platform.
• Develops predictive and preventive maintenance programs in conjunction with shared services Manufacturing Engineering to ensure operability of all plant production equipment and facilities.
• Initiate action to prevent the occurrence/reoccurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, and quality system.
• Work with production and quality assurance to ensure quality parts within customer standards.
• Conduct root cause analysis and problem-solving methods.
• Assist in FMEAs pre-production planning and initial samples.
• Lead associates in problem solving regarding production, customer, and supplier concerns.
• Manage and direct assigned staff with a focus on equipment, processes, human resource allocation, cost management, setting priorities, and leading through problem identification and resolution.
• Develop and maintain positive associate relations centered on mutual trust, dignity, respect, fairness, consistency, two-way communication, teamwork, and harmony.
• Provide direction and motivation to associates emphasizing quality, efficiency, productivity, cost reduction, safety and health, and morale.
• Ensure further development of associates through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. Update associate training matrix and schedule any needed training.
• Develop and maintain departmental capital budgets.
• Ensure safety, process capability, efficiency and standardization across NASG facilities through NASG machine standards and designs.
• Assist in upgrade of preventive maintenance program.
• Responsible for development of departmental capital plan and completion of divisional capital plan per budget.
• Ensure the company is on the leading edge in equipment and process.
• Focus over the next few years will be set-up reduction, welding, clutch, brake and feeder dependability.
• Responsible for facility's condition and maintenance.
• Work with production and quality assurance to ensure good, quality parts.
• Assist in FMEA's pre-production planning and initial samples.
• Assist in training of plant personnel.
• Responsible for future plant expansion.
• Responsible for on-going plant layout improvements.
• Assist in insuring a safe work environment.
• Assistance in preparation of strategic plan and budget.
• Participate in Associate involvement teams.
• Upgrade self with training as required for job responsibilities.
• Responsible for improving the ability and technology of the welding department to include Mig welding.
• Must be able to travel to other plants in U.S., Canada and Mexico.
• Participate in Problem solving and 8-D activities to ensure quality product to our customers.
• Regular review of downtime and plan for improvement.
• Ensure the manufacturing processes are constantly evolving with technological advancements.

Benefits

• It is the policy of North American Stamping Group to provide employment, training, promotion, and other conditions of Employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or status as a qualified individual with a disability or other status protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED