ME Process Supervisor

General Motors•Toledo, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Supervisor – Process Engineering: Lead engineer for a group of process engineers responsible for maintaining, improving, and developing manufacturing processes, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary to produce propulsion systems. Work is performed in a focus factory manufacturing engineering activity where a considerable amount of creativity and initiative is exercised as well as a high level of independent judgment.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to lead a group of technical professionals
7+ years in a manufacturing engineering role
Strong technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines
Demonstrates excellent level of analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and difficult projects and assignments with high level of autonomy and accountability for results
Demonstrates initiative by reaching beyond work assigned to improve output and/or help others
Proven ability in project management skills and ability to teach others
Effective working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Project and Word
Strong knowledge and ability to implement Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) principles
Demonstrated basic understanding of mechanical concepts involving machine designs, process requirements involved in the manufacturing process.

Nice To Haves

Machining and assembly manufacturing process experience
Bachelor degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience
7+ years in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within automatic transmission manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Manage day to day activities of a team of process engineers, including setting objectives, managing results, and evaluating/coaching individual performance
Lead the development and implementation of improvements to the manufacturing processes
Support business processes including Fast Response, Practical Problem Solving, and PPAP
Interface with plant site personnel, Central ME personnel, and select Product Engineers on new programs/projects
Analyze first time quality data and optimize processes using statistical tools such as Red X and Design of Experiments
Develop process documentation for new products/processes including: Process Flow Diagram, Process Control Plan and Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis
Oversee and help coordinate PPAP and GP-12 activities
Develop Product Quality Standards, Task Instruction Sheets, Safe Job Procedures and Audit Sheets
Providing technical direction to less experienced process engineers
Support Business Plan Deployment (BPD) initiatives and coordinate engineering activities to achieve Business Plan objectives
Providing technical direction to and oversight of individuals in the factory and outside vendor sources
Interface with plant site personnel in supporting Continuous Improvement projects at the plant to improve plant metrics in the Safety, People, Quality, Reliability, Cost (SPQRC) arena.