Production Engineer Manager

Futaba Indiana of America Corporation•Vincennes, IN

44d

About The Position

This position is responsible for performing overall pre-launch planning, selection, installation of equipment, maintenance of equipment for insuring optimal efficiency, and engineering projects for design change and major refurbishment/renovation. Also, this position will manage the equipment and tooling budgets based on the Project Planning Sheet. · Responsible for overall improvement of productivity, efficiency and quality through the optimal utilization and preventative maintenance of all production equipment of the plant. · Complete general benchmarking and monitor daily production process on all plant equipment and jigs. · Directs troubleshooting activity of all engineering staff in the programming, equipment, and production related issues as necessary. · Designs and develops production equipment and jigs. · Project Manager of equipment installation and testing, and tooling development. · Establishes and manages training program for PE staff. · Develop a quality assurance program using the APQP method and the past model reflection and FMEA/MQC. · Establishes and regulates process conditions, including wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, assist gas, and type of weld rod. · Analyzes blueprints, instructions, or sample parts to confirm dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, workflow of operations, and machine/tooling setup requirements are in an acceptable condition. · Develop the mid-term engineering projects and Hoshin (Annual business plan) · Ensure Company and Departmental KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management and reporting. · Communicate with vendors according to the needs of the department as well as completion of projects. · Manage and lead both the Production Engineering and Project Planning Group, including training, development, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity. · Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review assess ongoing performance of direct reports. · Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each team member is aware. · Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and the wellbeing of staff, visitors, and vendors · Must have proficient oral and written communication skills. · Must be willing to cross-train and make continuous improvements. · Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects. · Must be able to work company’s required overtime. · Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy Attention to Detail, Office Equipment Usage, Computer Usage, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Team Participation, Motivation to Learn New Skill · Five years of minimum experience required. Japanese automotive industry desired. · Background in management over large projects · Background in personnel management

Requirements

Must have proficient oral and written communication skills
Must be willing to cross-train and make continuous improvements
Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects
Must be able to work company’s required overtime
Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy Attention to Detail, Office Equipment Usage, Computer Usage, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Team Participation, Motivation to Learn New Skill
Five years of minimum experience required
Japanese automotive industry desired
Background in management over large projects
Background in personnel management
Lifting to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen
Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management
Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone
Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously

Nice To Haves

Japanese automotive industry desired

Responsibilities

Performing overall pre-launch planning
Selection, installation of equipment
Maintenance of equipment for insuring optimal efficiency
Engineering projects for design change and major refurbishment/renovation
Manage the equipment and tooling budgets based on the Project Planning Sheet
Responsible for overall improvement of productivity, efficiency and quality through the optimal utilization and preventative maintenance of all production equipment of the plant
Complete general benchmarking and monitor daily production process on all plant equipment and jigs
Directs troubleshooting activity of all engineering staff in the programming, equipment, and production related issues as necessary
Designs and develops production equipment and jigs
Project Manager of equipment installation and testing, and tooling development
Establishes and manages training program for PE staff
Develop a quality assurance program using the APQP method and the past model reflection and FMEA/MQC
Establishes and regulates process conditions, including wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, assist gas, and type of weld rod
Analyzes blueprints, instructions, or sample parts to confirm dimensions and tolerances of finished workpiece, workflow of operations, and machine/tooling setup requirements are in an acceptable condition
Develop the mid-term engineering projects and Hoshin (Annual business plan)
Ensure Company and Departmental KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management and reporting
Communicate with vendors according to the needs of the department as well as completion of projects
Manage and lead both the Production Engineering and Project Planning Group, including training, development, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity
Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review assess ongoing performance of direct reports
Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each team member is aware
Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and the wellbeing of staff, visitors, and vendors