What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Engineer Lead position at Gonzer Associates, L. J.?
L.J Gonzer Associates is looking for individuals to join our pool of qualified candidates for potential assignment as a Manufacturing Engineer Lead. This is a working manager position; the lead is expected to serve as a high performing manufacturing engineer. -For NPI programs, with input from design and test engineers, determine all needed assembly and test fixtures (create fixture listConduct all work in a safe manner Design, draw, have manufactured, inspect, and validate manufacturing, assembly, and test fixturesFor NPI programs, coordinate with planner / buyer, design & test engineers on fixture jobs / PO's, priority, and scheduleDevelop new and improve existing manufacturing, assembly, and test processes and cellsCreate new and revise existing routers, driven by ECO's, process improvements, etc.Update jobs based on NCMR's, ECO's / EO's, redlines, etc.Create jobs to make fixtures or development partsReview and approve ECO's for new and changes to existing drawings, documents, etc.Review, provide feedback, and offer alternatives regarding NPI drawings for correctness, manufacturability, standardization, best practices, and lessons learnedBuild development and LRIP assemblies Create new and revise existing assembly procedures, work instructions, part protection procedures, standards, etc.Manage / mentor manufacturing engineersAssists / trains / reviews and approves manufacturing engineers' fixture lists, fixture designs, routers, assembly procedures, etc.Conduct weekly one on one meetings with manufacturing engineersWrite and deliver annual performance reviewsLead or support capital expense effortsBS in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or the technical equivalent 5 Years of manufacturing engineering experienceExperience leading others preferred Experience with fixture designUnderstanding of Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing toolsProficient in the use of SolidworksSolid project management, communication, and cross functional team leadership skillsAbility to perform in a fast paced, medium sized companyResults oriented and ability to motivate team members
