Operations Engineer II

Gulfstream • Savannah, GA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Engineer II will work/lead independently to prepare, conduct, and evaluate analyses for operations process optimization and problem solving for manufacturing issues (production methods and procedures) for a specific production process. This includes analyzing production sequence/flow, tooling and production equipment, layout, material fabrication, assembly methods, and planning. The role involves providing and maintaining detailed work instructions, driving quality and efficiency improvements, enhancing material presentation, managing the daily work plan, providing metrics for quality and schedule performance, and coordinating engineering and tooling changes to meet Operations goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 18 months of Manufacturing Engineering, planning, or related technical experience.
• Knowledgeable about Engineering configuration requirements, tooling, quality control, plant safety, blueprint reading, and shop math.
• Proven knowledge and understanding of Lean and/or Six Sigma principles and processes.
• Ability to influence across functional disciplines.
• Demonstrated ability to operate computerized equipment, such as personal computers.
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated success conducting root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• Experience defining and executing process optimization projects resulting in cost and cycle time reductions and/or product quality enhancements.
• Manufacturing floor support, discrepancy rework planning, and engineering planning experience.
• Catia V5, SmarTeam, SAP, and Solumina experience.
• Lean Specialist certification or higher.

Responsibilities

• Provide and maintain detailed work instructions for the assigned manufacturing process.
• Drive quality improvements, efficiency improvements, and material presentation enhancements.
• Manage the daily work plan and provide metrics for quality and schedule performance.
• Coordinate engineering and tooling changes as required to meet Operations goals.
• Perform Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) analysis on quality defects.
• Conduct technical studies and analysis of operations (existing or proposed).
• Define equipment/tooling needs and correct methods of manufacturing.
• Generate make-or-buy proposals and recommend corrective actions.
• Evaluate vendors, attend vendor negotiations, and assist in resolving vendor problems.
• Conduct research, investigation, and analysis to ensure conformance to requirements.
• Investigate and assist in preparing justification for equipment and facility improvements.
• Perform producibility studies to identify opportunities to enhance manufacturing ability.
• Participate in Design for Manufacturing assessments with Engineering.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future Manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing Methodology into existing and future processes.
• Develop business cases and present to management for process improvement approval.
• Provide training to Operations Engineer I in work methods, procedures, and resource utilization.
• Independently lead/coordinate the implementation of projects among multiple organizations.
• Apply Lean and Six Sigma principles to manufacturing methods.
• Support all Safety, Sustainability, and Ergonomic Initiatives.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of the Business Continuity Plan.
• Ensure quality policies are practiced and implement procedures to improve quality.
• Initiate and maintain accurate daily/weekly activity status reports.
• Function as Operations Manager substitute.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• None explicitly mentioned

What This Job Offers

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