Job InformationResponsible for operational performance supporting the timely and accurate fabrication and assembly of fuel cell components, subassemblies and full-scale units. Support, participate in and lead manufacturing engineering teams working on allocation of resources, fabrication and assembly processes, non conformance pursuit and resolution, and for planned and unplanned performance of complex fabrication and assembly issues. Oversee, lead and perform ME duties and tasks in conjunction with procurement, materials, engineering and quality groups to support the upgrading, installation and commissioning of new floor equipment and facilities upgrades. Concentrated collaboration with and across a variety of engineering disciplines, supply chain and other groups with a focus on hourly assembly and test functions, processes and equipment. Intense focus on non-conformance identification and prompt, thorough data collection and assessments, to determine root cause and remedial actions with a timely, cost-effective and customer-focused approach. Strong emphasis on sharing skills and knowledge, mentoring others and supporting employee skill development.
This position will require on-site work in South Windsor, CT.
Role & Responsibility- Focus on team direction and support to drive and achieve fabrication and assembly objectives.
- Seek new opportunities to advance and improve production operations in terms of equipment, process, cost, and performance and productivity elevation.
- Support long-term strategic vision to include and drive toward achievement of organizational and customer objectives.
- Ability to understand, influence and convey priorities with the right sense of urgency and importance.
- Committed to follow-up and follow through with sustained energy level through to completion of tasks.
- Lead by understanding and translating organizational needs and vision into clear priorities and messages to lead the work toward the vision. Similarly clarify modifications and redirections to the vision.
- Respect individual differences and utilize diverse thinking as contributions to organizational growth and success.
- Provide help and direction to others and act as a resource without removing responsibility.
- Display organizational savvy. Know where to go or where to direct others to overcome barriers and reach the right people and resources to resolve issues.
- Coaches/mentors others and helps prepare them to meet current and future business needs.
Job RequirementEducation & Experience:- BA/BS degree with 4-7+ years of experience.
- MA/MS degree with 2-5+ years of experience.
- PhD with 0-2+ years of experience.
- Robust teambuilding focus, principles and practices.
- Experience leading and working with an hourly production group, union or non-union.
- Metric development and usage.
- Lead or support weekly production meetings.
Knowledge & Skill:- Strong technical foundation in manufacturing engineering.
- Effective tactical and strategic individual and team leadership support.
- Experienced and skilled in the use of quality and process improvement tools, with focus on innovation, continuous improvement and root cause/corrective action.
- Excellent project management skills.
- Strong leadership, organizational and communications skills.
- Manufacturing and materials-related IT systems and programs.
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