MANUFACTURING ENGINEER NEEDED - DALLAS, TEXAS AREA
A Leading Automotive Supplier in the Dallas, Texas area is in need of a 1st Shift Manufacturing Engineer. This is a Full Time, Permanent, Direct Hire Position offering Competitive Compensation, Bonus Potential, Good Benefits, Paid Holidays and Paid Vacation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Participate in Continuous Improvement activities and assist in implementing change on an ongoing basis throughout the company to improve safety, quality, productivity and environment.
*Participates and drives Continuous Improvement teams as a team member or leader and provides the team with expertise, direction and advice. Responsible as a team leader to manage the Continuous Improvement project by documenting each meeting, establishing timelines, goals, objectives and working within budget parameters.
*Participates in the development and maintenance of PFMEA documentation. Leads RPN reduction activities within the plant.
*Updates and maintains overall plant layout.
*Facilitate training sessions to internal employees on an as needed basis (may include welding, robotics, PLC).
*Responsible for documenting current projects e.g. cost, quotes, pay back, timelines, goals, etc. and provides information to management.
*Co-ordinates the implementation of ECN s (Engineering Change Notices), internally or customer driven.
*Develops and keeps Master Data (i.e. routings, BOM) and is responsible for validating and maintaining manufacturing process routings.
*Responsible for updating and product related documentation, e.g. set-up and operator instruction sheets, etc. and providing operator training as required. Assists operators in trouble shooting issues related to new equipment and provides recommendations on corrective action to prevent reoccurrence.
*Deals with customers on continuous improvement activities directly related to part/component
*Train maintenance employees on how to maintain equipment and follow procedures when trouble-shooting for equipment related to the Continuous Improvement projects.
*Initiates and performs engineering tryouts.
*Monitors and assists operations on capacity validation activities.
*Handling various types of personalities when facilitating a Continuous Improvement team to achieve optimum success of project.
*Ability to identify improvement opportunities that contribute to quality and cost while still meeting customer requirements.
*Responsible for meeting budget parameters determined for each project associated with the purchasing of new equipment.
*Accountable for meeting established project timelines.
*Maintain and update required documents in compliance with IATF 16949 standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
*Minimum 5 years experience within a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive stampings, welding, mechanical and modular assemblies
*Thorough knowledge of IATF 16949/ISO 14001, Occupational Health & Safety Act, Ergonomics, Time Studies, Robotics and Industrial Relations Rules, regulations and applicable legislation governing environmental regulations
*Ability to read and interpret blue print drawings
*Sound understanding of Geometric Dimensioning + Tolerancing
*Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
*Strong interpersonal skills to facilitate, lead and build/maintain relationships
*Sound computer skills, e.g. MS Word, Excel, Project, Cad Key, email
*Ability to deal with conflict and/or resistance
*Effective use of problem solving and decision making skills
*Ability to analyze information received from a variety of sources and provide recommendations
*College Diploma or University Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical or Robotic) and/or equivalent related work experience.
TO APPLY:
If you are a high performer and would like to work for an equally high performing company and you think the above opportunity is appropriate for you, we invite you to submit your resume in Microsoft Word format to: GHubbard@Venteon.com
We treat all resumes with strict confidentiality. We will always contact you first before submitting your resume to our client(s) for review. If you do not receive correspondence, you are not a fit for this position.
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