Malibu TN Process Engineer - Metal Fab

Description

Summary

This position will oversee and optimize the sheet metal fabrication processes within our facility. This role is responsible for improving production efficiency, ensuring quality standards, and implementing cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Analyze data and facilitate efforts to reduce part defects and reduce internal scrap in the shop.
• Convert CAD of varying forms to machine files to be used at a production level. Manage all production files.
• Maintain and program CNC Laser and Press Brake using production level CAD.
• Create quality control plan(s) for parts produced in the shop.
• Build out quality assessment techniques with CMM technology and create device training documents.
• Analyze shop efficiency, perform time studies and assess shop capacity.
• Assess manufacturability of new parts integration.
• Provide creative solutions for future shop improvements.
• Assist other internal engineering teams with prototyping, programming and shop use.
• Aid in part revision for all downstream customers.
• Lead improvement projects based on internal quality data and customer feedback.
• Aid in the launch of new products by developing new/revised test and inspection techniques.
• Ensure product/process tests and procedures are properly understood, carried out, and evaluated and that product/process modifications are investigated if necessary.

• Develop tools/fixtures to aid in the process and improve efficiency.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.

Education and/or Experience:  Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university or 4 years related experience, including relevant training and certifications in auditing, six sigma, data analysis, quality, manufacturing, marine industry, and/or other engineering disciplines.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret prints, drawings, schematics, general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills:  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.

Reasoning Ability:  Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Other Qualifications:

• Strong corrective action and troubleshooting background required
• Experience managing projects or leading a team required
• Boat manufacturing experience a plus
• Six Sigma training a plus
• Ability to travel (<5%) with little notice

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Typical 10-hour work days, with frequent overtime, including Fridays, as required to meet demand. Safety glasses and/or hearing protection required when in designated production areas.  Must follow task specific safety procedures within other departments.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork:  Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation:  Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality:  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality:  Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability:  Takes responsibility for own actions.

Communication:  Ability to clearly communicate issues and expectations with internal and external suppliers to gain cooperation and compliance to meet Malibu objectives. 

Independence: History of working under limited supervision in field situations, including, but not limited to auditing, inspection, and project management responsibilities.

Analysis: Collect, organize, and sort relevant data to spot non-conformance quality trends and develop corrective actions, control plans, and/or FMEA analysis as needed to affect improvements

Customer Focus: Support quality management goals and objectives, including supplier selection, supplier certification, quality surveys, site surveys, and assist in the development of new products through validation, inspection, or analysis of fit, form, or function.

Additional Desirable Skills and Experience: ABYC knowledge, ISO experience, Six Sigma, Lean, presentation skills, report writing, data analysis, Auditor training, computer skills (E.g. Excel, Word, Access, MS Project, PowerPoint, etc.) preferred. General boating experience a plus.