POSITION SUMMARY

Develop and implement equipment and processes to manufacture products to design specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls as it relates to safety, quality, productivity and cost.

POSITION DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Provide technical support for equipment and processes in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Develop and maintain written procedures and work instructions for assigned areas of responsibility.
• Perform time studies and conduct process observations to develop/maintain labor standards
• Analyze data and trends to identify opportunities for improvement
• Collaborate with peers in the development and implementation of process best practices throughout AFS
• Research, propose and implement manufacturing equipment and technologies to advance process capabilities and efficiencies.
• Coordinate with internal and external sources for development of production tooling and equipment
• Manage projects with varying degree of scope, inclusive of specifying, selecting, justifying and implementing capital equipment or enhancement of existing equipment
  • Responsible for project documentation including specifications, 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, schedules, and presentations to capture and communicate plans achieve defined project goals
  • Accountable for project execution timeline and budget
• Support business safety goals by participating in safety programs and implementing process improvement projects
• Support, lead and participate in cross-functional teams to problem-solve and implement solutions; facilitate team building
• Provide information to aid in manufacturing decision making including production labor and material costs
• Work as a liaison between product design and manufacturing regarding design for manufacturability on new and existing products

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned and required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering related field; and a minimum of five years' related experience.

SKILL and KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong project management skills
• Mechanical Aptitude: tooling and manufacturing equipment
• Team leadership skills
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D etc.)
• Computer Skills:
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook)
  • AutoCAD
  • Understand MRP/ERP systems
• Interpret mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic schematics
• Light ad hoc travel

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Mostly an office environment with regular visits to the manufacturing floor. The noise levels in the work environment are usually moderate.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Regularly required to sit or stand, reach, bend and move about the facility. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Architectural Framing Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Company. Women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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