What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer position at Kirchhoff Automotive - Manchester, TN?
Job Description
Job Description
The Senior Manufacturing Engineer is a newly established role responsible for leading the planning, development, and optimization of manufacturing processes within KIRCHHOFF Automotive’s Manchester facility. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, vendors, and customers to ensure manufacturing excellence while adhering to corporate standards, lean principles, and safety requirements.
Key Responsibilities :
- Manufacturing Processes :
- Facilitate the planning, coordination, and continuous improvement of manufacturing processes.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including job instructions, standard operation sheets, and visual aids.
- Support corporate teams in new product and process development, including equipment design and installation.
- Equipment Development and Maintenance :
- Manage equipment development phases such as quotation, kick-off, changes, approval, and installation.
- Conduct trial runs for new equipment, ensuring alignment with cost, quality, reliability, and productivity standards.
- Coordinate engineering changes and equipment modifications to meet operational needs.
- Project Leadership :
- Oversee new program launches from inception to completion, ensuring seamless execution.
- Compile documentation and prepare purchase requisitions for equipment and materials.
- Collaborate with vendors to ensure all required documentation, including schematics and manuals, is obtained and distributed.
- Continuous Improvement :
- Lead initiatives in lean manufacturing, Advanced Quality Planning (AQP), and SMED to enhance efficiency.
- Conduct root cause analyses to resolve machine downtime issues and recommend solutions.
- Standardize manufacturing processes across facilities, ensuring best practices are shared and implemented.
- Mentorship and Training :
- Support and mentor team members, fostering technical expertise within the engineering group.
- Organize and conduct training programs on equipment, safety, and operational excellence.
- Safety and Compliance :
- Ensure full compliance with federal, state, and local laws, as well as company safety standards.
- Promote a safe and clean working environment aligned with 5S principles.
- Customer and Supplier Collaboration :
- Act as a liaison with vendors and customers to meet manufacturing and equipment requirements.
- Conduct supplier site visits and manage supplier relationships.