Mx Engineer Process 131245

Job Duties1. Methods Improvement 25%Conduct work measurement studies to determine machine utilization, downtime, runtime, etc. using industrial engineering techniques such as stopwatch studies, work sampling, ratio‑delay, predetermined times, and videotape recording.Work with manufacturing engineers and product development engineers to create and develop manufacturing and fabrication methods for new or revised products.Evaluate all possible methods and determine the optimal method that provides the least cost, best efficiency, and safest operation.Document methods with clear, well‑written descriptions, including photographs where applicable.Maintain departmental records on work‑measurement activity including standard numbers, department assignment, operation numbers, standard description, effective data, quantity per year, and net increase/decrease.Review work methods to assure that operations are performed safely and efficiently.Work with supervisors and group leaders to improve methods as necessary.2. Production Layout 10%Develop layouts utilizing the following lean manufacturing principles:Set‑up time reductionVisual managementKanban/pull systemsOne‑piece flowValue stream mappingCellular manufacturingInvestigate activity‑machine relationships as a basis for machine, operations, department, or plant‑wide layout.Using activity relationship information provide layouts of work areas, departments, facilities, and plants.Provide copies of layouts to management personnel and others as required.Conduct discussions, engage production associates, departmental managers, and other engineering members for all layout changes.3. Product and Process Specifications 25%Develop and maintain process specifications to produce the highest level of quality throughout the entire component manufacturing, fabrication, and assembly process.Determine the optimum process routing for components and products, producing the highest quality at the lowest cost while minimizing waste.Develop written procedures in the form of Standard Practice Instructions to describe how to perform a required task and the steps and tools necessary to complete that task.Establish procedures and systems to prevent the production of off‑quality products.Establish approval systems to control process conditions, fabric routings, standard practices, and documentation of completed work assignments.Provide the cost‑accounting department and the industrial engineering department with necessary information to determine product costs and departmental cost standards.4. Problem Solving and Quality Improvement 20%Maintain an effective audit program for feedback to production managers, engineering, and quality assurance.Communicate how well process specifications are being followed, the capability of controlling process variables, and the maintenance condition of the equipment.Provide technical service to all departments to resolve quality‑related problems.Assist in the training and education of hourly, supervisory, and management associates as required.Work with current suppliers to develop and improve existing products and processes, striving to reduce cost and minimize waste.Develop and maintain process‑control testing procedures for work‑in‑process to eliminate any off‑quality performance.5. New Product Introduction 15%Work with product development engineers to determine the optimum process routing and conditions for new products.Assist product development engineers in monitoring the quality and manufacturability of components and finished product in each production department.Work with facilities planning to define plant space needs concerning equipment and its functionality.Conduct plant evaluations of new equipment to determine performance levels in the areas of quality, safety, maintenance, and cost.Prior to starting up a newly installed piece of equipment, work with manufacturing engineering to provide a safety inspection and provide preliminary operating conditions to the production area.Work with suppliers in developing and improving new products and processes while reducing costs.Coordinate trials and evaluations of new products to ensure manufacturability, quality, and performance.Document results.6. Administration and Other 5%Document in writing all projects, studies, and work assignments and outcomes to provide accurate and complete information for future reference.Stay abreast of all current and new technology in industry.Review trade magazines and periodicals, attend technical conferences, and meet with supplier technical reps.Continuously work toward automating manufacturing processes and monitoring results through automation.As required, maintain records in an orderly fashion and analyze production and/or. #J-18808-Ljbffr