Major purpose: Job Description:

• Develops, implements, and analyzes manufacturing engineering plans and projects and communicates them to internal and external customers.

• Defines, develops, and transfers manufacturing and engineering tools, strategies, and systems.

• Develops manufacturing strategies for specific products and processes.

• Actively participates with engineering project teams to coordinate the release of new products.

• Estimates and tracks manufacturing costs, determines time standards, and makes recommendations for tooling and process requirements of new or existing product lines.

• Maintains records and reporting systems for coordination of manufacturing operations.

• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for Projects/ Programs, with direct impact on the immediate or short-term operational results of the department.

• Typically, does not have budget or Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability, but may manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., need for overtime for staffing roles).

• Communicates within and outside own function to explain and gain cooperation on policies and practices.

• Makes moderate to substantial improvements to processes, systems, and solutions.

• Plans and establishes goals and objectives for Project/ Program with direct impact on the short-term operational results for the department.

• Requires practical knowledge in leading/managing projects, processes.

• Communicates with parties within and outside of own job function/area, which includes customers or vendors.

• Explains, interprets, and gains cooperation on policies, practices, and processes to others within the organization.

  Major functions: Essential Functions:

• Entry-level professional with broad theoretical job knowledge.

• Works under general direction and guidance within standard processes for non-routine tasks.

• Communicates with contacts in own team to explain and interpret information. Contributes to systems and processes changes in work routines.

• Works to achieve operational targets that impact team results.

• Work consists of making moderate to substantial improvements of processes, systems, solutions, or products to enhance performance of job area.

• Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are complex and may require comprehensive information gathering, analysis and investigation to understand the problem.

• Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas or specialties.

• Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.

  Education/Experience/Licenses etc.: Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience.

• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

• Minimum education and years of experience requirements are not to be used exclusive of other leveling factors.

• Substitution of additional relevant education and experience for stated qualifications may be considered.

• The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed.

• Other specific duties, responsibilities and qualifications may be required of employees assigned to these jobs.

  Preferred Additional Skills:

• Working knowledge of MRP systems