Job Description
TITLE: PRODUCTION ENGINEER
DEPARTMENT: PRODUCTION
REPORTS TO:PRODUCTION MANAGER
SUMMARY / OBJECTIVES:
Responsible for production processes, including quality control, from concept development through to production implementation and continuous improvement as well as on-going production support. The roles and responsibilities listed are not meant to be all inclusive. This position will be responsible for any of these production processes: FEM, Injection Mold, Radiator and Confessor assembly, Cooling Module Assembly, HVAC assembly and Fan and Shroud.
Essential Functions:
· Focuses on efficiency improvement and management activity.
· Responsible for customer quality issues follow-up and improvement process.
· Responsible for scrap improvement and management activity. Analyzes scrap status and finds solution for improvement.
· Participates in continuous improvement activities as they relate to machinery and tolling issues.
· Generates and maintains line documentation including Process Flow Charts, PFMEA, Control Plans, Workmanship Standards and check sheets for line members and technicians.
· Generates machinery and tooling specifications for new and existing projects.
· Responsible for conducting machinery run-off/buy-off's for purchased machinery and tooling. Duties include assuring conformance to specification, evaluating cycle time, assessing safety and ergonomics and conducting process capability studies (Ppk, Cpk) prior to release to production.
· Supports maintenance department activities for equipment and tooling (i.e. PM schedules, spare part lists, etc.).
· Prepares training materials and conducts the training as required.
· Participates in Cross Functional Team (CFT) meetings and support team objectives (i.e. layouts, APQP activities, continuous improvement opportunities etc.)
· Participates in all required training. And train team members and technicians to level up their skill, Quality mind set and related to improve production status.
· Supports and ensures compliance with Company’s policy.
· Supports all manufacturing operations as designated, including off shifts.
· Support and ensures compliance with current quality and environmental systems.
· Other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
· Bachelor’s of science degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field from an accredited university program.
· At least 1 internship or engineering design project experience required.
· CAD designing of a part and sub parts assembly skills such as AutoCAD or Inventor or Siemens NX preferred.
· Machining skills and knowledge such as mills, lathes, 3D printing preferred.
· Ability to interpret drawings and design prototypes.
· Coursework or experience in engineering-related programming such as MATLAB or C/C++, or PYTHON.
· Knowledge in dynamics, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, system design, HVAC, machine design and manufacturing design-usually obrained through experience or course work.
COMPENTENCIES:
· Computer skills to include Word, PowerPoint, Excel.
· Strong communication skills.
· Strong interpersonal skills & ability to work in a team environment.
· Strong leadership and decision-making skills, ability to coordinate team members efficiently.
· Strong project management skills are an asset.