Bachelor's degree in relevant engineering field or equivalent experience.
0-3 years of relevant industrial, manufacturing, or engineering experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and statistical software (e.g., JMP, Minitab).
Experience in large manufacturing environments or aerospace fields preferred.
LSS Green Belt, Black Belt, or relevant Lean experience including Kaizen or DMAIC.
Responsibilities
Support plant operations with data analysis and process mapping.
Analyze and improve KPIs related to manufacturing efficiency and costs.
Develop workflows and efficiencies using Lean methodologies.
Perform continuous improvement initiatives including time and defect analysis.
Collaborate with engineering on process improvement and factory layout.
Assist in capacity analysis and production forecasting to remove bottlenecks.
Build relationships with cross-departmental teams to enhance project success.
Benefits
Health insurance coverage begins on the first day of the month after hire.
401K plan with employer match.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available.
Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays offered after 90 days of employment.
Life and disability insurance provided.
Full Job Description
Provide analytical support and coordination for plant operations. Contribute to the improvement of operational efficiency, yield improvement, and cost analysis. Responsible for planning activities and capacity analysis.
Duties and Responsibilities
Tasks include and may not be limited to the following:
Process Mapping and Production Support: Gemba, SOPs, process improvement, observational data and collection, process mapping, current/future State mapping, VSM, removing waste and visual improvement through engagement with technicians, supervisors and support teams
KPI Analysis: Analyze and improve manufacturing performance including efficiency, run time, reducing unplanned downtime, throughput, manufacturing yield, reducing manufacturing costs, plan to actual and more by utilizing large databases supporting and gemba data supporting our manufacturing KPIs
5S/Kanban/Andon: Develop future state workflows and systems through 5S and/or other LSS tactics and improve labor utilization and process efficiency
Continuous Improvement/Lean MFG: Plan and perform time studies, cycle time analysis, defect analysis, yield analysis and other engineering assessments
Engineering Support: Work closely with the Production Control and senior engineers to carry out process improvements and lean fundamentals based on analytic findings. Work closely with engineering departments to determine factory layout, equipment placement, material flow and expansions
Capacity Analysis/ToC: Assist Senior engineer in removing bottlenecks by identifying root cause through ToC, assist in capacity planning and establishing forecasts and budgets by determining equipment, manpower and other requirements
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Build effective working relationships with multiple intra departments and stakeholders to ensure project success and overall position success and educate less knowledgeable stakeholders in LSS methodology where necessary
Control and Reporting: Support or develop creation of dashboards, manufacturing yield databases, metrics, data tracking systems and collection that can or will improve accuracy, accessibility and effectiveness of manufacturing information used for cross departmental and business decisions
Capacity Planning: Support Senior Engineer with production forecasting, ToC, budgeting, capacity models and analysis, production scheduling, manpower planning, equipment planning, customer requirements and future customer demand planning.
Skills and Specifications
Ability to utilize/operate a computer, peripheral equipment and appropriate software, including a high level of Microsoft Excel programming knowledge and experience.
Working knowledge of statistical quality control.
Familiarity with Total Quality Management.
Ability to set priorities.
Ability to foster teamwork.
Must be able to get along well with diverse personalities and cultures.
Ability to develop close working relationships with other departments
0-3 years of applicable industrial, manufacturing, operations or engineering experience. Relevant internship or cooperative education experience
Experience and expertise in large manufacturing environments or with complex composite systems and manufacturing, aerospace manufacturing, chemical processing or other similar environments
Knowledge of AS9100 and/or ISO 9001 or other regulated requirements in Aerospace MFG or similar
LSS Green Belt, Black Belt or Master Black Belt or Experience supporting Kaizen events, DMAIC process/projects 5-whys, Fishbones and other similar strategies
Experience with any MES/ERP/MRP System, Production Simulation Software
Experience with large databases and being able to query databases to maintain or develop dashboards, KPIs and other tools
Other related experience not necessarily listed in relation to LSS, Engineering principles and/or manufacturing and Software
Self-Starter and/or Self-promoter who is able to work w/ out leadership or guidance and committed to high-quality standards while supporting resource management
As a company that is committed to our team members and to our vision, our goal is to recruit someone who is interested in building a long-term career and not someone who is viewing this as a short-term opportunity. If you lack some of the desired skill sets or one of the qualifications but are interested in building a long-term career, we encourage you to consider applying regardless as your success and career is as important to us as is our manufacturing excellence
Education and Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Process Engineering, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered
Proficient in Microsoft Office (including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Power BI), Statistical Software (JMP, Minitab etc.)
Working knowledge of LSS and engineering principles such as VSM, 5S, Kanban/Visual Management Tools, Capacity Modeling, Toc, SOPs, Flow Analysis, Takt Time, OEE, OTD, Productivity, RCA, DOE, DMAIC and more
Excellent analytical, communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to swap between solo work/data collection or team/cross departmental projects
Ability to work around large machinery and in manufacturing environments safely
Salary Range
$78, 253 - $109,355
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Position requires the ability to read, write, speak and understand English at a level necessary to successfully perform assigned responsibilities. Ability to analyze data and problem solve at a high level. Ability to utilize interpersonal and teamwork skills, perform advanced mathematical computations, follow directions and to understand and apply work specifications in the completion of work tasks. The ability to hear, speak, use hands/fingers and the repetitive motions of hands/wrists are frequent. Ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds. Vision abilities require the adjustment and focus of sight. Ability to be physically mobile and to occasionally walk within the facility. Climbing of stairs is rarely required. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without accommodation.
Toray Composite Materials America Benefits
Coverage for Health Benefits start the first day of the month after hire date.
Medical and prescription coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Vision Coverage- VSP
Dental Coverage - Delta Dental
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Vacation, PTO, and floating holidays available after 90 days of employment
401K with employer match
Life, accident, and short-term disability insurance
And many more! A full list of all Toray benefits will be provided with all offers of employment.
