Production Engineer

Provides technical support for assigned process, project or product lines.

Review project specifications to determine which equipment needs ordered and which to retool

· Create and regularly update equipment installation, modification and trial schedules

· Lead new equipment buyoff activities

· Lead new equipment installation, trials and start up

· Determine and plan equipment layouts based on process needs, available space and utilities

· Create and maintain pin maps, spare parts lists, and other supporting documentation for use by other departments

· Study and improve current production processes and equipment for cycle time and quality issues

· Redesign tooling for countermeasures and kaizens

· Help create capital budget

· Maintain and update equipment drawings as needed

· Oversee a variety of automated equipment designs and processes, such as projection, MIG, laser & spot welding

· Lead cycle time calculation and analysis and determine reduction plans

· Investigate and resolve machinery, quality and efficiency issues

· Travel to vendor locations to review equipment progress, local and in Japan (10~15%)

· Follow standard work instructions, including all safety policies and procedures

· Comply with ISO 14001 standards

· Perform 5S activities

· Other duties as assigned by department manager