Position Duration: Direct Hire (Full Time)
Job Description
- The purpose of this position is to lead and support the implementation of manufacturing processes, provide training, and deliver technical engineering support within the New River Valley production facility.
- This role is responsible for evaluating and establishing appropriate manpower levels and workforce placement, developing and maintaining process methods and standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- The position ensures effective implementation of process changes to support daily manufacturing goals, operational efficiency, and production performance.
Core Responsibilities
- Lead and support new process trials and provide engineering support for current production to ensure stable, efficient manufacturing operations.
- Establish and maintain optimal production methods, standards, tooling, and equipment for assigned products and processes.
- Drive manufacturing safety, ergonomics, and efficiency improvements through process changes and continuous safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with Materials and cross-functional teams to optimize material flow, organization, and placement using Lean principles.
- Coordinate implementation of new products and engineering changes, ensuring proper balance of work timing, processes, and manpower requirements.
- Partner with Engineering and Materials teams to conduct manufacturing design reviews and support process development, prototype builds, and launch readiness.
- Identify, implement, and standardize process improvements using Lean Six Sigma methodologies to improve quality, cost, and delivery performance.
- Analyze assembly operations and drive continuous improvement through data analysis, problem solving, and application of lean manufacturing.
- Develop and maintain accurate production standards using predetermined time systems (MCTM/MOST).
- Ensure adherence to engineering standards, plant procedures, and compliance requirements across all assigned processes.
- Identify and execute opportunities for cost reduction and manpower optimization through process design and assembly configuration improvements.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Manufacturing Engineers as needed, supporting development.
- Lead and execute engineering programs within the area of responsibility to meet production, timing, and business objectives.
- Interface and collaborate with plant personnel to achieve production targets, manpower balance, and operational goals.
Required Skills and Competencies
- Communication
- Decision Making
- Problem Solving
- Customer Focus
- Teamwork
- Lean Manufacturing
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Path A
Education
Bachelor’s degree in electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering
Experience
Minimum 4 Years of manufacturing Experience or Equivalent with a focus on engineering and production
OR
Path B
Education
Experience
Minimum 8 Years of manufacturing Experience or Equivalent with a focus on engineering and production