Production Engineer Manager – Dayshift

Location Type: Not Specified

Industry: PE

Company: Futaba Indiana of America Corporation

Job Type

Full-time

Description

This position is responsible performing overall pre-launch planning, selection, and installation of equipment, maintenance of equipment for insuring optimal efficiency, and engineering projects for design change and major refurbishment/renovation.
• Responsible for overall improvement of productivity, efficiency and quality through the optimal utilization and preventative maintenance of all production equipment of the plant.
• Complete general benchmarking and monitor daily production process on all plant equipment and jigs.
• Directs troubleshooting activity of all engineering staff in the programming, equipment, and production related issues as necessary.
• Designs and develops production equipment and jigs
• Project Manager during implementation of new assignments and coordinates with internal departments to ensure projects are complete within timeframe and budget
• Establishes and manages training program for PE staff
• Establishes and regulates process conditions, including: wire feed speed, amperage, polarity, assist gas, and type of weld rod
• Analyzes blueprints, instructions, or sample parts to confirm dimensions and tolerances of finished work-piece, workflow of operations, and machine setup requirements are in an acceptable condition
• Ensure Company and Departmental KPIs are met by working to the overall plan, including management and reporting
• Communicate with vendors as according to the needs of the department as well as completion of projects
• Manage and lead both the Production Engineering and Project Planning Group, including training, development, performance reviews, disciplinary issues and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity
• Set departmental objectives/KPIs and review assess ongoing performance of direct reports
• Communicate KPIs from the strategic annual plan so that each team member is aware
• Ensure that the function operates in accordance with any health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures to ensure safety and the wellbeing of staff, visitors, and vendors

Requirements
• Must have proficient oral and written communication skills
• Must be willing to cross-train and making continuous improvements
• Must be willing to take the initiative on new projects
• Must be able to work company’s required overtime
• Must comply with FIA’s Attendance Policy

Other Competencies

Attention to Detail, Office Equipment Usage, Computer Usage, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Multi-Tasking, Problem Solving, Team Participation, Motivation to Learn New Skills,

Qualifications

Education Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) Electrical Engineering or related field
• PLC, HMI, understating of Robotic Welding

Work Experience
• Five years of minimum experience required. Japanese automotive industry desired.
• Background in management over large projects
• Background in personnel management

Supervisory Responsibilities
• Yes

Travel
• May travel occasionally by automotive and or airplane

Essential Physical Tasks
• Lifting up to 10 pounds – must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Physical Sight – Able to read and analyze data in hard copy and on a computer screen
• Verbal & Written Communications – Able to efficiently present complex matters to audience with little technical knowledge and to executive management
• Telephone Communications – Able to communicate verbally using a telephone
• Multitasking – Able to manage multiple work projects simultaneously
• Occasionally travels by automotive and or plane