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ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.\nCORE COMPETENCIES:\nLean Principles (Kaizen Events and 5S) Organization Communication Initiative Time Management Critical Thinking Inductive/Deductive Reasoning Complex Problem Solving Mathematics Judgment and Decision Making Active Learning Visualization Computer Skills (AUTOCAD and/or Pro-E, Microsoft Office, Outlook)\nSUMMARY: Designs, develops, tests and evaluates integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including manufacturing equipment, quality control, facility management, cost analysis, and production coordination.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nUses Lean techniques to determine process standards and technology required to meet the quality and reliability objectives of finished product.\nAs required by the business, works with various products, equipment and disciplines to increase production, quality, efficiency, volume and/or environmental suitability.\nGathers, coordinates and applies basic engineering data using established and appropriate or defined engineering principles and procedures.\nDevelops manufacturing methods, process routes, and cost analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.\nRecommends methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities.\nPlans and establishes sequences of operations to fabricate and assemble parts or products and to promote efficient utilization.\nApplies statistical methods and mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, staff requirements and production standards.\nCoordinates quality control objectives and activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.\nConfers with vendors, staff and management personnel regarding purchases, procedures, product specifications, manufacturing capabilities, and project status.\nDrafts and designs equipment and tooling from concept to design package, using drafting tools and computer aided design.\nReviews production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures and activities.\nPatrols and monitors work areas, examining tools and equipment in order to detect unsafe conditions or violations of procedures or safety rules.\nCommunicates with management and user personnel to develop production and design standards.\nPerforms such individual assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; ensures adequate and continuous controls are exercised over all assigned activities affecting quality; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Corporation and the community; and maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities.\nCORE COMPETENCIES:\nLean Principles (Kaizen Events and 5S) Organization Communication Initiative Time Management Critical Thinking Inductive/Deductive Reasoning Complex Problem Solving Mathematics Judgment and Decision Making Active Learning Visualization Computer Skills (AUTOCAD and/or Pro-E, Microsoft Office, Outlook)\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nTo 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 essential functions.\nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\nIn depth knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, techniques, methods, and is disciplined in their application. Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred. Required: Bachelors degree in one or more of the engineering sciences or equivalent.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe 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. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 pounds. Some of work time is spent standing, lifting, and bending. Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC. Works within a manufacturing office setting and manufacturing plant setting. Occasionally exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals. May be required to travel to vendors or customers sites.\nWORK 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.\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nTo 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 essential functions.\nEDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:\nIn depth knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles, techniques, methods, and is disciplined in their application. Experience in Lean Manufacturing preferred. Required: Bachelors degree in one or more of the engineering sciences or equivalent.\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS:\nThe 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. Occasionally lifts and carries up to 15 pounds. Some of work time is spent standing, lifting, and bending. Works at telephone answering equipment, design equipment, and at a PC. Works within a manufacturing office setting and manufacturing plant setting. Occasionally exposed to heat, cold, wet, and fumes/chemicals. May be required to travel to vendors or customers sites.\nWORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 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