DescriptionJob SummaryResponsible for creating, supporting, and developing new and existing process designs related to manufacturing and fabrication processes. This is successfully accomplished by understanding, accurately specifying, and adhering to customer requirements, utilizing and applying quality tools and methods and pursuing continuous improvement in all aspects of product and process design. These efforts will have a direct impact on reducing labor and material costs, while improving value, reliability, and performance. The associate will plan and manage process and product related design and validation activities.This position is a first shift, full-time position that reports to the Senior Manufacturing Manager.Job DutiesMethods Improvement 35%Conduct work measurement studies to determine overall equipment effectiveness using Industrial Engineering techniques such as stopwatch studies, work sampling, ratio-delay, predetermined times, and video tape-recording, in conducting studies for work measurementWork with manufacturing engineers and product development engineers to create/develop manufacturing and fabrication methods for new or revised productsEvaluate all possible methods and determine optimal method that provides least cost, most efficient and safe methods to be usedDocument methods with clear, well-written methods descriptions including photographs where applicableMaintain departmental records on work measurement activity including standard numbers, department assigned, operation numbers, standard description, effective data, and quantity per year, net increase/decreaseReview work methods to assure that operations are being performed in a safe, efficient manner. Work with supervisors and group leaders to improve methods as necessaryDesign new fixtures and equipment to facility process improvementsManage multiple capital projects from selection through implementationProblem Solving and Quality Improvement 30%Maintain an effective audit program for feedback to production managers, engineering, and quality assuranceCommunicate how well process specifications are being followed, the capability of controlling process variables, and the maintenance condition of the equipmentProvide technical service to all departments to resolve quality related problemsAssist in the training and education of hourly, supervisory and management associates as requiredWork with current suppliers to develop and improve existing products and processes, striving to reduce cost and minimize wasteDevelop and maintain process control testing procedures for work-in-process to eliminate any off-quality performanceProduct and Process Specifications 10%Develop and maintain process specifications to produce the highest level of quality throughout the entire component manufacturing / fabrication / assembly processDetermine the optimum process routing for components and products, producing the highest quality levels at the lowest cost and minimizing wasteDevelop written procedures in the form of Standard Practice Instructions to specifically describe how to perform a required task and steps and tools necessary to complete that taskEstablish procedures and systems to prevent the production of off-quality productsEstablish approval systems as a means of controlling process conditions, fabric routings, standard practices, and documentation of completed work assignmentsProvide the cost accounting department and the industrial engineering department with necessary information to determine product costs and departmental cost standardsNew Product Introduction 10%Work with product development engineers to determine the optimum process routing and conditions for new productsAssist product development engineers in monitoring the quality and manufacturability of components and finished product in each production departmentWork with facilities planning to define plant space needs concerning equipment and its functionalityConduct plant evaluations of new equipment to determine performance levels in the areas of quality, safety, maintenance and costPrior to starting up a newly installed piece of equipment, work with manufacturing engineering, provide a safety inspection, and provide preliminary operating conditions to the production areaWork with suppliers in developing and improving new products and processes while reducing costsCoordinate trials and evaluations of new products to ensure manufacturability, quality, and performanceDocument resultsProduction Layout 10%Develop layouts utilizing the following lean manufacturing principles:Set-up time reductionVisual managementKanban/pull systemsOne-piece flowValue stream mappingCellular ManufacturingInvestigate activity-machine-relationship as a basis for machine, operations, department or plant-wide layoutUsing activity relationship information provide layouts of work areas, departments, facilities and plantsProvide copies of layouts to management personnel and others as requiredConduct discussions, engages production associates, departmental manager, and other engineering members for all layout changesAdministration and Other 5%Document in writing all projects, studies, and work assignments and outcomes to provide accurate and complete information for future referenceStay abreast of all current and new technology in industryReview trade magazines and periodicals, attend technical conferences, and meet with supplier technical repsContinuously work toward automating manufacturing processes and monitoring results through automationAs required, maintain records in an orderly fashion and analyze production and/or quality data as appropriateProvide regular reports to stakeholders as appropriateQuality - Integrates quality at the source thinking and activities in daily, individual, team and project work. (Applies to all job duties 100%)Utilizes quality/process tools and methodology in daily individual workUtilizes quality/process tools and methodology on teamsDefines and documents individual processes within sphere of controlEnsures that others are trained as back-ups on (processes) within the area/departmentImproves processes within sphere of controlIdentifies waste and rework and enacts plan to improve/solveChecks satisfaction of internal customers through use of quality tools and Customer/Supplier metricsRequirementsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing EngineeringMinimum of 3 years with strong industrial experience as a Process EngineerMinimum of 7 years of practical manufacturing and engineering experience in designing and improving manufacturing processesCapital project management experienceKnowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesData collection and management of databaseTechnical writing skills for memos, lab reports, and project updatesStrong general math skills (add, subtract, multiply, divide, percentages, fractions, metric conversions, algebra, and geometry)Good interpersonal skillsGood analytical and problem solving skills including statistical analysisGood communication skills (verbal, written)Technical WritingExperience with automation and digitalizationGeneral computer skills Excel, MS Word, Outlook, MS Project and AccessPreparing Samples for Testing and AnalysisFamiliarity with Springs products and processesIn depth knowledge of various manufacturing processesManage work according to established project timelinesKnowledge and application of engineering principlesStrong software skills in spreadsheets, word processing, presentation software, and CADMechanical aptitude and dexterity is required to work around machines safely and effectivelyCreativity is required to develop new processes and solutions in a timely fashionMust be experienced with continuous improvement methodologies such as Toyota Production System (TPS), Lean Manufacturing, and Six SigmaMust be flexible with job assignments, able to work independently and well with others (team environment)Must be organized, methodical, and handle multiple tasks simultaneouslyMust manage multiple medium or large scope projectsMust properly document results of test proceduresPhysical RequirementsAbility to sit, stand and walk for 8 hoursAbility to lift 25 pounds occasionallyAbility to wear all required PPE#J-18808-Ljbffr