This role is responsible for supporting production by reviewing the schedules and process flow, performing process time studies, creating and/or updating labor calculators, auditing job hours, and facilitating continuous improvement projects associated with the manufacturing methods and processes by use of lean and six sigma principles in the Hattiesburg plant. To develop solutions for production problems related to materials, processes, and tooling. Supports new products and programs by developing new processes, labor routings, and developing production controls. This role is a key player in working with the manufacturing department, quality department, and other engineering departments in furthering the success of the plant, projects, and daily responsibilities/tasks.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Develops and performs time studies on manufacturing processes.
- Develop labor standards and calculators for new and existing products, processes, and departments.
- Support supervision with schedule planning, reviewing scheduled hours, and department labor.
- Support manufacturing with ensuring there are sufficient quantity and quality of tools and supplies for the job.
- Stay informed concerning new manufacturing technology and equipment. Investigate their potential applications and support with capital expenditures and justification for these new equipment items and/or processes.
- Support manufacturing engineers with equipment issues/ troubleshooting, repairs, or tooling needs.
- Supports the introduction and processes of new products into the plant.
- Use 3D software to design storage carts, racks, or handling equipment for manufactured parts.
- Identifies different forms of waste and implement improvement projects. Audit projects for sustainment.
- Co-champion high-performing manufacturing teams by supporting daily meetings and help drive team accountability and cross-shift communication/transparency.
- Train operators in problem solving tools and facilitate root cause to fix manufacturing issues.
- Create training documentation for the shop associates such as: Work Instructions, Operational Description Sheets (ODS), and One Point Lessons.
- Knowledge of NCP programs and associated processes.
- Adheres to the Company’s Code of Conduct and Business Ethics standards.
QUALIFICATION
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.
Education/Experience
This position requires a B.S.I.E. or B.S.M.E. degree with a concentration of coursework in Industrial Technology or Industrial Engineering, or at least three (3) years of experience as an Industrial or Manufacturing engineer experience.
Computer Skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Applications (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), Visio, Autocad and Inventor, as well as Internet software and E-mail are required.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Physical Requirements
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.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to touch, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds. The vision requirements include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
