Description:
The BIW Senior Manufacturing/Process Engineer, able to work autonomously, with minimal guidance from supervision. Responsible for developing manufacturing processes, equipment/tooling alternatives, sequence, and flow of operations for the effective utilization of personnel, material, machines and facilities necessary for the production of parts and assemblies. Work is performed in a centralized manufacturing engineering activity or assembly/plant activity where creativity and initiative is exercised as well as independent judgment.
Responsibilities:
- manufacturing process definition
- sequence of operations
- design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants for the production of high-quality assemblies.
- human factors consideration
- efficient material flow
- development and testing of advanced process technology.
- developing technical knowledge and ability in process engineering disciplines.
- developing knowledge and ability to implement Lean principles.
- demonstrate strong analytical ability, communication and interpersonal skills required to build relationships with team members and customers to solve problems and resolve issues.
- demonstrated ability to manage major projects and assignments with full autonomy and accountability for results.
- demonstrated ability in project management skills.
Required Qualifications:
- Demonstrated success in Design for Manufacturing on new product launch.
- Willingness to travel from home for extended periods of time.
- High level of problem solving and issue resolution aptitude.
- Technical capability with knowledge of automated processes.
- Ability to work with an extended team with many inputs towards a common goal.
- Must have great communication skills both written and oral.
- Ability to lead a work group as well as managing projects experience.
- Microsoft Suites
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters of Science in Engineering
- Military Experience
- Controls/Robotics Experience
- Certified Project Manager
- 6-sigma Green or Blackbelt
- QPM
Education/Experience:
- College degree with major in engineering or equivalent training/experience
- Minimum of 10+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
- Minimum 5+ years' experience managing major projects including new product launches
- Minimum 5+ Years' experience providing technical direction and leadership of outside vending sources or body shop process leadership
