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Provides manufacturing support fixtures and dies.\nProcess Development - Provides manufacturing support for prototypes, instructions and data analysis.\nEquipment Design, Build and Procure - Troubleshoots, validates and qualifies equipment.\nCell and Standard Work Development - Conducts time studies. Develops cell layout\nPart Number Scrap Reduction and Yield Improvement - Collects data and analysis. Attends QSI meeting\nFloor Coverage and Support - Completes general daily process walk through. Collects data and analysis\nStandard Labor and Process Time Reduction - Analyzes shift labor efficiencies and affectivities. Conducts cost modeling. Implements tooling change\nDeviant Part Review and Disposition - Reviews scrap in all areas\n BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:\nBS Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution\nEmployees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. 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