Manufacturing Specialist

American Battery Solutions • Lake Orion, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Specialist focuses on designing, developing, and implementing new or revised production/manufacturing processes within a New Product Introduction (NPI) environment. This role will require an understanding of engineering principles and the ability to apply this knowledge to improving and developing the manufacturing process.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of two (2) years of manufacturing or process engineering experience in a manufacturing facility.
• Proven ability to design tooling and equipment in SolidWorks or equivalent software.
• Understanding of Programmable Logic Controller (PLC), Human-Machine Interfaces (HMI’s), relays, contactors, servos, steppers, low voltage circuits, high voltage circuits, torque drivers, bar code systems, database storage, vision systems, Allen Bradley, Bosch Rexroth, Keyence, etc.
• Experience with quality management systems.
• Understanding of machine electrical cabinet layout and machine controls.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office and Visio.

Nice To Haves

• The ability to use AutoCAD for equipment layouts within the facility is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of process and equipment planning activities required to support customer projects and meet company business plan objectives.
• Lead start of production continuous improvement activities necessary to meet product quality and business plan objectives.
• Develop and maintain all production documentation required including Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFM/A’s), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), Process Failure Mode and Effects Analyses (PFMEAs), and Work Instructions (WI’s).
• Implement 5S for all site specific production areas.
• Support Quality Management Systems and Environmental Management Systems.
• Support the manufacturing evaluation of new product designs (DFM/A), creation of manufacturing plans, and estimations of production costs.
• Responsible for Equipment and Tooling Readiness/Documentation and all safety standards.
• Qualify purchased Capital Expenditure (Cap-Ex) equipment in accordance with company Machine Acceptance requirements including capability, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and ergonomics.
• Adhere to federal and state regulations.
• Adhere to all company policies, processes, and procedures.
• Performs other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.
• Predictable and reliable attendance.

Benefits

• 100% employer paid benefit plans
• Competitive salary
• Retirement program
• Paid time off includes 3 weeks vacation, up to 72 hours sick, 15 holidays, and parental leave.
• 100% company-paid medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) offerings.
• Company provided 401K savings plan with immediately vested matching contributions to help you save for retirement.
• Voluntary benefits offerings.
• Tuition assistance.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Employee development and career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level