SUMMARY: Define, develop, and oversee the implementation of new manufacturing processes primarily for connectors and cable assemblies or improvements to existing manufacturing processes, maintaining high levels of manufacturing and product quality while ensuring cost-efficiency and conformance with regulatory standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned.

• Create, lead, and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Ensure Total Effective Mfg. Cell readiness for new product / new process introductions (PFMEA; FLOW; STANDARD; ROUTING; SAFETY, etc.)
• Create and Communicate project updates / progress to leadership in a clear concise manner to show measurable improvements.
• Effective DMAIC Process
• Effective A3 Problem Solving – Closed Loop (Is / Is Not; 5Why; Fishbone; DOE; PFMEA)
• Define / Lead / Complete Kaizen events based on analysis of cell KPIs.
• Ensure sustainability of Improved Process through continued evaluation / reporting
• Communication / Collaboration with cell operators; engineering team; management on project needs; status; implementation
• Develop / Write Effective Electronic and Manual Work Instructions
• Design; Develop; Implement; Improve new and existing Mfg. processes and procedures.
• Design; Develop and Maintain CAPEX Plan for current and future needs of Mfg. Processes
• Effective Lean Mfg. – VSM; Setup reduction; Flow Improvement; Waste Elimination
• Effectively Implement and validate new equipment / new processes (develop equipment and process validation plans)
• Continually identify; troubleshoot and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support.
• Analyze Production trends to develop improvement plans.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Requires the knowledge typically acquired through:

• Completion of a four year Bachelor’s degree or equivalent;
• Three plus years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Technical writing
• Presentation skills, with the ability to tailor the message to the audience
• Lean Methodologies
• Six Sigma and related technical problem solving tools
• Digital Factory connectivity
• Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format and effectively present information to top management.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Self-Motived / Self SMART GOAL Management
• Effective Time Management
• Project Management

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with arms and hands. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and travel is limited to less than 5%.

* Sign-On bonus of $5K will be awarded in accordance with our current policy and payable after the first 30 days of employment

[Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability/Vet]

This job may require applicant to conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.