Manufacturing/Assembly Engineer
On-siteIndianapolis, Indiana, United States
Job Summary
Monitor and maintain technical aspects of the assembly process by analyzing efficiency data, process flow, and metrics gathered throughout operations. Coordinate and integrate the assembly process while working with the manufacturing manager to ensure standards are maintained and new production methods are developed. Design manufacturing systems focused on continuous improvement for quality and throughput, and lead the tryout and evaluation of new machinery and equipment. Provide technical support to plant operations, develop process documentation including PFMEAs and error proofing plans, and lead major Capital Appropriations Projects.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience
- High level of analytical ability
- Good written and oral communication skills
- The ability to work effectively in a cross functional group setting
- The ability to work independently
- The ability to coach and mentor others
- The ability to multitask
- The ability to consider business impact beyond a specific functional area
- The ability to provide relevant, essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
- CAD proficiency (preferably NX and/or AutoCAD)
- Strong computer skills, including MS Office
- An understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
- Expertise in at least one of the following areas: Machining of rotating components, Machining of prismatic components, Machining of gears, Assembly
- An understanding of machine tool specifications, construction and maintenance
- The ability to document this knowledge in RFQ packages and Best Practice documents
- The ability to participate in specification revisions
- Experience with statistical qualification of machinery, equipment, and gages
- The ability to improve and document our methods for completing these tasks
- Experience in working effectively with hourly employees in a manufacturing environment
- Formal problem solving training
- Familiarity with QS and TS quality systems requirements
- An understanding of lean manufacturing concepts
- Specific specialized skills, including CNC programming, CMM programming, nutrunner programming, robotic programming, ladder logic, etc.
- An understanding of transmission fundamentals
- Experience in a manufacturing environment in a non-US location
- Experience in mentoring and training of non-US persons
- Experience in implementation of major production launches (entire production lines or plants)
Desired Qualifications
- An understanding of the ability to document this knowledge in RFQ packages and Best Practice documents
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