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Job Description / Duties Required:
  • Update existing and develop future plant layouts (AutoCAD)
  • Develop layout for optimized materials staging and delivery to manufacturing operations
  • Develop 2D AutoCAD layout for equipment utility connections including water, air, gas, electric, and communications
  • Develop assembly / manufacturing processes to support new product or existing product improvements
  • Develop plan to improve changeover activities to increase manufacturing throughput
  • Identify methods to ensure standardized work is followed and reduce process variation
  • Work with manufacturing team members to develop continuous improvement initiatives
  • Basic understanding of data collection methods including time study, delay study, and work sampling
  • Time study existing work centers to identify waste and develop action plans for improvement
  • Develop and maintain Quality Documentation including Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (PFMEA’s), Control Plans, Inspection Sheets, Work Instructions, and Quality Control Visuals
  • Utilize pre-determined time standards to develop process times for new and existing processes
  • Develop work instructions following required process sequence capturing all critical process steps
  • Maximize equipment capacity utilization
  • Develop a roadmap and set priorities to reach goals set for cost improvement, safety, and efficiency
  • Develop Future State Process Map to improve handling of materials and reduction in indirect labor cost
  • Develop Plan for Every Part (PFEP) to optimize inventory storage methods and frequencies
  • Develop Work in Process (WIP) needed to support operation processes and improve material flow
  • Evaluate need and design for improved material handling equipment
  • Utilize simulation software, Simul8, to evaluate and exploit bottlenecks, and verify accuracy of plans for process improvement
  • Implement 5S and workplace organization practices
  • Evaluate customer manufacturing needs and use engineering skillset to address those needs
  • Utilize project Gantt charts to manage daily project schedules for keeping all tasks on schedule and identify potential delays
  • Report progress in professional manor to customer in weekly project review meetings
  • Maintain detailed action register with open items to review with project team for resolution
  • Report weekly progress to management team utilizing weekly progress report
  • Maintain IMEG and customer files according to standard operating procedures (SOP’s)
  • Follow IMEG defined safety practices at both IMEG office and customer locations
  • Utilize IMEG standard operating procedures (SOP’s) to complete project work

Job Description / Duties Advantageous:
  • Evaluate existing manufacturing equipment to identify methods for improvement
  • Develop 3D mechanical designs using SolidWorks and 2D shop prints using AutoCAD
  • Develop mechanical designs that follow all OSHA safety requirements
  • Account for operator safety, ergonomics, and cycle time in equipment design
  • Account for effective maintenance procedures in equipment design
  • Design error proofing concepts (poke-yoke) into mechanical and electrical design
  • Confirm manufacturing equipment capabilities by evaluating quality reports and analysis of equipment performance data
  • Develop detailed equipment and machine specifications for obtaining quotes
  • Basic understanding of PLC processors and HMI display screens
  • Review and understand customer product design and functionality
  • Develop methods for testing and validating product functionality
  • Develop systems for collecting manufacturing equipment settings and test results allowing for future reference
  • Develop IMEG standard operating procedures (SOP’s)

Software:
  • AutoCAD
  • MS Excel
  • MS Word
  • MS Project
  • MS Power Point
  • SolidWorks
  • MS Visio
  • Simul8
  • Visual Knowledge Share (VKS)
  • e-Drawing viewers: DWG True View

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required:
  • Understanding of statistical and business improvement tools to apply and sustain business improvement results
  • Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, and organizational skills
  • Strong professional presence
  • Ability to conceptualize, analyze, plan and organize process improvement initiatives
  • Ability to prioritize project activities and to hold team members accountable for daily and weekly assignments
  • Reasoning skills for problem identification and resolution
  • Knowledge of data collection methods including equipment delay studies, time study, and work sampling
  • Ability to apply quality control theories and principles to an operational environment
  • Must excel at working in a team environment
  • Ability to communicate detailed technical initiatives to non-technical associates
  • Ability to work in a team of associates from multiple different departments
  • Strong desire to learn and apply learnings

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Advantageous:
  • Ability to conceptualize and organize plans to achieve mechanical design functionality
  • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and electric motor functionality
  • Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing
  • Six Sigma or Lean skills

Education and Experience:
  • BA/BS degree in related field
  • Entry Level to 5+ years relevant experience

Some travel required. Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.