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Position Purpose

This position is responsible for managing the Manufacturing Engineering Team. This group consist of Manufacturing Engineers, Product Specialists and Layout Technicians.

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Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities

• Lead, manage, and develop the manufacturing engineering team.
• Support HSandE safe work methods, ergonomics, and other HSandE initiatives as needed.
• Facilitates development and maintenance of all shop floor work instructions to provide adequate instruction to shop floor personnel, ensure products are built to design specifications and meet product quality objectives.
• Ensure entire Team is trained, and actively engaged in all necessary manufacturing execution system activities.
• Responsible for ownership of operational readiness as part of the formal NPI Process.
• Responsible for production line balancing and factory labor planning process.
• Lead effective process improvement activities to ensure attain safety, quality, cost and delivery goals and objectives.
• Implement effective line layouts to improve material flow, optimize plant capacity, and eliminate waste.
• Lead the preparation of major project planning, capital sanction requests and investments in plant, tooling, fixtures and equipment.
• Ensure effective engagement and collaboration with Product Development Team to assist in developing and implementing DFM ideas.
• Ensure effective engagement and collaboration with Quality Team to assist in defining root cause of quality defects and developing and implementing sustainable solutions.
• Define, implement, and maintain effective capital investment and project execution planning tools to track and clearly articulate the status of capital projects and budget facilitation.
• Identify, on-board and manage outside contractors as necessary to facilitate effective project completion.

Nature and Scope

Reports to Director of Manufacturing Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must pass applicable drug screens, background checks and pre-employment tests
• Bachelors degree in Engineering required, degree in manufacturing, industrial or mechanical engineering/technology preferred.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience in a similar capacity

Preferred Qualifications

Masters Degree in mechanical, materials, or manufacturing engineering preferred

7+ years of manufacturing in a similar industry

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Vast knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Effective customer service and communication skills
• Able to use strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Sound analytical skills with a practical balance of shop floor experience
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to work effectively in a team environment through delegation
• Ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment as required
• PFMEA, risk assessments on equipment and safety

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to work flexible schedule, including but not limited to weekends
• Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10lbs, frequently and/or move up to 35lbs, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50lbs
• Must be able to perform continuous, repetitious physical activities. These activities may involve fine movements or large motions
• Must be able to grasp/pinch small items, reach out and up, and turn wrist
• Must be capable of keeping pace with current production speed
• Must be able to push/pull with reasonable force
• Must be able to perform the following requirements of bending, stooping, climbing, kneeling, and standing for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work in multiple climates including: hot/cold temperatures, and dusty environment

JCB is an equal employment opp rtunities (EEO) employer in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. JCB complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. EEO EMPLOYER/VET/DISABLED