Responsible for developing and maintaining the manufacturing methods and processes for machining, metal finishing and assembly operations for assigned product lines/ projects Supports introduction of new processes or process improvements to the production floor insuring the timely introduction and adherence to safety and quality standards. Collaboration with cross-functional teams including Quality Engineering, Operations and Product Development.
• Creates conceptual designs for new fixtures, gages and special cutting tools Conducts tool design reviews with Tooling Team personnel, purchasing personnel and outside tool suppliers.
• Completes activities of the change control policy and Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) system in accordance with Client Corporate CAPA system.
• Partner with Quality during risk management activities. May leads and/or actively participate in design reviews, i.e.:DFMEA & pFMEA
• Proactively execute and support development of validation/qualifications studies. Determine strategy with appropriate teams and ensure that groups are involved early on in the needs of the engineering group.
• Develops manufacturing setup/process sheets for all machining, assembly, and finishing operations for new products.
• Reviews engineering drawing changes and makes/initiates appropriate changes in manufacturing tools, fixtures, processes, CNC programs, bills of material or routings Documents all changes through the Manufacturing Engineering process control system.
• Resolves technical production problems on assigned product lines in machining, metal finishing and assembly operations working with shop employees and quality personnel.
• Initiates and directs improvements in current manufacturing methods and processes to improve past quality schedule performance and to reduce manufacturing costs.

Requirement:

Top 3 technical skills that are required for the role:
1 Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing - primarily on CNC turning and CNC grinding technologies. Ability to research and develop the tools, processes, machines and equipment so as to integrate the facilities and systems to produce quality products economically and safely.
2 Ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical production problems on assigned product lines in machining, metal finishing and assembly operations working with shop employees and quality personnel.
3 Competent in formal problem solving methodology and process improvements

Education Required:
• Four-year Degree in Engineering discipline and at least 5 years of relevant experience providing direct manufacturing process support
OR
• Masters' Degree in Engineering discipline and at least 3 years of relevant experience providing direct manufacturing process support.