Description
Salary rate starting at $70,800; increase based on experience
$750 Sign-on Bonus
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- Paid Time Off- Including Volunteer Hours
- Life and Accidental Death Insurance (Company Paid)
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance (Company Paid)
- 401K, 401K Match- Access to Certified Financial Planner
- Access to LinkedIn Learning
- YMCA discount and more!
Purpose and Scope of Job:
- Manage Capital Expenditure projects (>$20K) in the Machine shop. Be the sole process owner and spokesperson for these from project inception until handoff for regular production.
- Manage Process Improvement projects in the Manufacturing areas, as assigned.
- Manage all asset information in Manufacturing and related areas.
Essential Functions (other duties may be assigned):
- Manage timeline, budget, and resources to ensure that all assigned projects are completed to scope, in budget, and on time.
- Create and manage (with assistance from Manufacturing Engineering) Project documents (Business case, ROI documentation, Stakeholder/Sponsor interviews, Requirements Traceability Matrix, Acceptance Criteria/Runoff plans, Training plans, Cost details, Installation documentation) for all major Equipment purchases.
- Conduct post-installation studies as appropriate to validate whether project ROI assumptions were achieved or not; if not, help team to understand gaps.
- Collect lessons learned from each event, and add to documented “best practices” body of knowledge for the team.
- Manage process improvement projects (as assigned by Manufacturing Management). Expectation is for the PM to not be the subject matter expert in all areas; instead, the PM will lead assigned SME teams to:
- Analyze background data to create objective problem definition and scope based on perceived need, when the extent of the problem is not well defined.
- Utilize the DMAIC process and Basic Quality Tools to analyze the problem and make sustainable improvements.
- Design / redesign manufacturing processes (physical processes and IT systems) with the intent to: increase labor & machine efficiencies, increase safety & organization, and decrease product costs and lead-time.
- Conduct SPC techniques, time studies, and other verification methods to analyze & validate results from recommended process changes.
- Document proven changes, organize personnel training as required, and bring event to closure.
- Maintain Asset documentation – including Asset additions/disposals/transfers – for Machine shop (all machine tools, high value tooling).
- Lead Kaizen activities in the machine shop (as assigned).
- Be a resource to other company initiatives/projects, while maintaining focus on Machine shop projects.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education & Experience:
- 2 years of experience in Project management role – proficiency in Capital equipment projects, process evaluation and improvement, and business information flow redesign desired.
- At least 2 years of experience in budget management and asset management.
- Exposure to a lean Manufacturing environment; some experience in 5-S, SMED, Kanban, Visual management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or other technical field, OR, minimum of 6 years in Manufacturing Engineering or similar roles in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Technical skills:
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions based on context.
- Fluency in effective Estimation techniques.
- Ability to maintain well organized document records & databases.
- Proficiency in MS Office suite – Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project, and Visio.
- Ability to read, understand & create complex Engineering drawings/Blueprints; GD & T.
- CAD Experience – 2D (Preferred: AutoDesk software) & 3D (desired but not essential).
- Basic understanding of manufacturing processes (turning, milling, grinding, drilling, gear manufacturing, welding, fabrication, assembly and disassembly) – including equipment, tooling, and systems.
- Any additional essential skills and/or knowledge as shown in the HRIS Career & Education > Skills section for incumbents holding this job title.
Interpersonal skills:
- Strong communication skills. Excellent conflict resolution skills & presentation/persuasion skills.
- Ability to plan & create technical studies and specifications.
- Good initiative, work ethic & ability to work individually and in team settings.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities at the same time.
- Ability & drive to learn new skills & manufacturing techniques at an accelerated pace.
Work Conditions & Physical Environment:
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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Must have the ability to sit for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to dial a telephone, to enter data into a computer terminal/typewriter; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal levels and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in person and on the telephone; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds.
The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This job description does not serve as a contract nor does it limit the employer’s ability to establish or change the content, nature, or essential functions of this job. Employees holding this position will be required to perform any other job-related duties as requested by management. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified individuals with a disability.