What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Engineer position at vodastra.com?
Job Title : - Project Engineer
Location : - Brea, CA
Job type : - Full time with benefits
Job Summary
This position is responsible for projects that include new product development, assistance and product line support. It leads R&D efforts in product and process improvement while utilizing best manufacturing practices and lean methodologies.
Primary Responsibilities
- Works with department planner to create production work orders based on master schedule and MRP requirements.
- Prepares work order packets for each work order.
- Reviews and releases work orders to production.
- Schedules and re-schedules work orders on the shop floor based on availability of capacity and master schedule demand.
- Updates and maintains monthly schedule file.
- Identifies purchasing and internal shortages and follows up with the responsible buyer or planner.
- Escalates issues to the next appropriate level.
- Assists with the investigation and resolution of issues related to past due shipments / work orders and material shortages.
- Participates in lean initiatives including but not limited to : kanban, one-piece flow, and inventory reduction.
- Maintains planning metrics.
- Coordinates with manufacturing, purchasing, quality, engineering, sales, and other support teams to alleviate constraints to on-time delivery.
- Maintains accurate records and files.
- Ability and willingness to train other employees.
- Maintains the highest ethical standards, even when challenged from above.
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Qualifications
Education / Previous Experience Requirements
