APPLICATIONS ENGINEER IITHIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION. CANDIDATE MUST BE LOCATED IN THE DFW AREA.OVERVIEWPerform diversified engineering and technical duties to assist department supervisor in carrying out assigned departmental responsibilities.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Be the primary interface between Manufacturing, Engineering departments, and plants.
- Facilitate the development of impactful CI projects and execution of Continuous Improvement (CI) projects.
- Be responsible for integrating a LEAN/CI approach, providing strong leadership to change the culture; implementing a manufacturing strategy which encompasses lean product development, lean manufacturing principles and optimization of process/product flow.
- Provide DFx guidance to Design engineering during design and development of new products.
- Develop cost effective tooling, fixtures and test platforms to support capacity requirements.
- Lead organizational efforts to support factory including supporting NPIs efforts for production ramp, balancing production between plants, and other initiatives in alignment with Rochester Business Strategy.
- Participate in product development reviews to ensure manufacturing engineering and manufacturing operations readiness for upcoming initiatives and products.
- Run kaizen events and rapid problem-solving exercises and other learning events.
- Drive factory yield improvements through establishing systems/tools that enable effective data capture, process enhancements, design changes and early design input during new product development.
- Execute and manage capital and noncapital projects (such as cost reduction, transitions, etc.
- Drive improvement of unit cost management including cost savings, quality measures, product cost, productivity, escapes and first pass yields.
- Drives deployment of Built in Quality, the reduction in quality escapes, and Cost of Quality for assigned areas of responsibility.
- Support the Quality Management System (QMS) policies and procedures.
- Provides data for analysis and identification of capital equipment needs to address gaps in capacity, including justification, process management and installation. Drive adherence to department budgets.
- Provide hands on support to ensure improvements or achievement of Annual Operating Plan in the following: On-Time Delivery, PPM, DPM, Cycle-time Reduction, First Pass Yield, Material and Labor Cost, Supplier Quality, Scrap, Rework, and Supplier Lead Time.
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REQUIRED EXPERIENCE- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
- 7+ years of technical engineering experience.
- Strong knowledge of engineering data management systems and engineering change order/process flows.
- Experienced with standard manufacturing software / equipment programming. (LabView, PLC, SolidWorks, etc.).
- Proficient in reading and interpreting mechanical schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical documentation.
- Hands-on experience with troubleshooting mechanical systems
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good oral and written business communication skills.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTSUp to 10% travel may be required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSWhile performing the duties of this job, employees may be required to walk for prolonged periods of time, frequently bending, climbing, rotating, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or stooping, lifting up to 25 pounds, and periods of computer use.
Employees may be frequently exposed to heat/cold, heights, gases, vibration, dust, chemicals, odors, dampness, fumes, and noises.
REASONABLE ACCOMODATIONSReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
WHAT'S NICE ABOUT WORKING FOR ROCHESTER- Comprehensive Health Insurance
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Life, AD&D, short/long term disability insurance
- Casual workplace with an unbelievable feeling of energy
- 401K Retirement program with company match
