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LOC Performance Products, Inc Manufacturing Engineer in Saint Marys, Ohio
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Summary Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B. A.) or equivalent from four-year college or university and one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned
Oversee entire APQP effort on all new product builds which will include the following:
Manage all new product kick-off meetings with pertinent departments
Complete and manage all levels of the APQP documentation requirements (PLEX)
Develop and finalize all process routings and applicable notations
Monitor the progress of new product launches to their timelines.
Develop program timelines and priorities workload to meet schedule needs
Report program status and action items to management on scheduled basis
Oversee and coordinate the manufacturing of all in-house machining fixtures. (Mill, Lathe, Hob, Grinding, etc.)
Design/Oversee all work piece holding fixtures for all processes in 3D CAD
Coordinate fixture reviews
Coordinate build efforts and manage to program timeline
Research and purchase required outside tooling when needed
Perform tooling studies and coordinate process improvements
Develop PFMEA’s for all new product launches and work with Quality Department to finalize control plans.
Develop all PFMEA’s in PLEX system per process routing
Work with departments to develop all inspection check sheets per operation
Final review and sign-off of all inspection check sheets
Developing work/set-up instructions for each manufacturing process and train personnel where applicable
Oversee outside manufacturing services and tooling builds on initial product launch (Including casting and forging tooling).
Complete design reviews with OVS tooling source
Complete drawing/CAD review and approval for OVS tooling sources
Coordinate review and approval of initial tooling samples
Process line-up’s and quality requirements with OVS sources
Develop supplier drawings for communication purposes
Participate in supplier quality audits
Participate in cost savings projects
Implement new tooling/fixture concepts to reduce product cost
Consolidate/Standardize department work holding concepts
Implement quick change over processes to reduce set-up times
Participate in corrective action meetings to investigate root causes and implement engineering changes where needed.
Assist engineering department with all data management, engineering changes, and all other related engineering documentation when needed.
Loc Performance, headquartered in Plymouth, MI, provides track systems, mechanical systems, armor products, fabricated structures, and rubberized products for military, agricultural, and construction applications. With proven capabilities in product design and development through production, Loc offers comprehensive solutions and exceptional customer service to produce the highest quality products at competitive pricing. Loc has over 1,750,000 square feet of manufacturing space with facilities in Plymouth, Lansing, Lapeer, Michigan, and St. Marys, Ohio with more than 980 total employees. Learn more at www.locperformance.com.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual will need to perform the following competencies.
Quantity of Work
The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work
The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job
Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability
Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/ Attitude
Willingness and cooperativeness with co-workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence
The degree to which an employee searches out new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy
Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and IS14001.
Adherence to Safety
Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Experience with Lean 6 Sigma methodologies, project management, metallurgy, CNC programming/machining and machine building/automation is preferred, but not required.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.