Engineering Group Lead - Controls

The Engineering Group Lead is responsible for implementing continuous improvement for existing capacity, implementing new capacity and ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the production lines while achieving the highest level of quality, up-time, and waste elimination through well-established quality maintenance programs and deployment of advanced WBT tools. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Leading Engineers in an attainment of continuous improvement goals of operations and implementation of new model and non-new model capacity improvements. Drive kaizen/projects with Engineering Team in areas of waste defined through CD (cost deployment). Train, coach, and support the deployment of sophisticated SPW tools on more complex problems (e.g.) major and advanced projects utilizing statistical methods to reduce variation). Offer hands on trouble- shooting support to the assigned Technical Engineers and Maintenance Support Team in securing/improving OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) of process equipment including the improvement of MTBF (mean time between faults) and reduction in MTTR (mean time between repairs). Oversee/ensure the updating of all process equipment related documentation including, but not limited to: Tool and operation sheets, machine drawings, tool drawings, PFMEA;’s (process failure model effects analysis), control plans, OPL’s (one-point lessons), EWO’s (emergency work order), software back-up programs, etc. Lead efforts for spare parts definition and cataloging in the business unit assigned. Participate in PFMEA and simultaneous engineering activities with AME (advanced manufacturing engineering) and suppliers on new model activities through documented effort of answering 10,000 questions including WWR (what went right) and WWW (what went wrong) on previous projects to incorporate learning into the EEM (early equipment maintenance) process. Direct Engineering staff in reducing variation associated with tool life, testing, setting, change, cost, and other improvements in assigned business unit of responsibility. Provide electrical and mechanical support to the business unit assigned which includes, but is not limited to: Process parameter standardization and monitoring, in-process tolerance, cycle time management, etc. Drive and support the cultural change required within the assigned work team to ensure successful implementation of SPW or similar manufacturing operating systems. Remove technical barriers/ obstacles that prevent team leaders and team members from progressive continuous improvement activities. Oversee, understand, and teach others the methodology and logic associated with SPW model area activities within their business unit. Ensure the safety and integrity of all involved parties in the work environment. Facilitate communication between departments, lines, and internal suppliers (external to respective area, internal to plant infrastructure). Obtain outside resources and information when technical challenges exceed capability of the cross functional team. Assist and drive the EWO process to document all equipment failure issues and assist in the HERCA (human error root cause analysis) process to eliminate human error while remediating future occurrences by identifying and implementing appropriate corrective actions and/or training initiatives. Analyze process parameters influencing product variation and assist production teams and engineers in the identification of root cause and coordination or process improvement/savings actions. Support and assist in the implementation of the S (safety), AM/WO (autonomous maintenance/ workplace organization), PM (professional maintenance), QC (quality control), FI (focused improvement), EEM and Pd (people development) pillar standards using SPW methodology. Support all activities required by the Production Business Unit Leader to improve SQ (quality), D (delivery), and C (cost) in the area of responsibility. Drive the continuous improvement process and achievement of KPI indicators from a technical perspective to reach the agreed upon targets for the business unit. Actively participate and intervene in project development in the area(s) of responsibility to reduce/eliminate waste identified through cost deployment in. Carry out the entrusted tasks in line with requirements of the Quality Management System and targets aimed at obtaining the best results possible in the field of safety, quality, delivery, and costs.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Must be able to lead and coach engineers in WTB methodologies
• Must have excellent communication skills and strong knowledge of business metrics
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and able to handle multiple tasks and work with all levels of management, union, and other organizations
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical degree/advanced degree
• Previous supervisory experience in engineering capacity
• Strong background in machining/assembly
• Background in die cast for casting plant opportunities
• Working knowledge of Powerhouse type equipment and all forms of energy consumption CEM (Certified Energy Manager) certified or related experience
• Previous experience implementing energy reduction projects