Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Manufacturing Engineer

Relocation assistance available - Augusta Georgia

The Advanced Manufacturing Engineer will drive manufacturing process practices through the development and application of critical manufacturing requirements and methods to achieve manufacturing process excellence. The AME will design and/or review technical requirements and identify/define appropriate manufacturing processes, influence alternative designs from a manufacturing capability perspective utilizing DFMA (design for manufacturing/assembly), process quality planning (PFMEA, control plans, SPC, etc.) and lean design and manufacturing principles, and review designs for all new purchased parts. The AME will also provide support to Product Management, Sourcing, Engineering, Manufacturing and all facets of material flow for manufacturing and distribution.

Responsibilities

• Participate in new product design team activities involving the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of the best manufacturing process alternatives to achieve manufacturing process simplification, standardization and quality objectives with emphasis on mistake proofing, fabrication, welding, fastening, assembly, safety and ergonomics.
• Collaborate with new product design teams to accommodate design for manufacturing and serviceability as well as implementation of Product Development Plan requirements.
• Maintain a high level of technical knowledge in the areas of manufacturing and design techniques to maximize productivity and quality in order to achieve manufacturing process excellence.
• Strong financial acumen, must be able to develop and perform cost-benefit business case analysis.
• Utilize Business Operating Standards for Operational Excellence to drive continuous improvements through the use of lean principles and best practices.
• Collaborate with the integrated supply chain team to optimize production layout and material flow and presentation.
• Recommend, specify, order and implement equipment for manufacturing. Research new technologies in manufacturing which would improve overall efficiencies.
• Create new process instructions and standards, and ensure training materials are available to train users in all tools, measurements and procedures required.
• Responsible for partnering with Engineering to implement Engineering Change Notices and cost reduction activities.
• Develop specifications and drawings for new parts when necessary.
• Oversee execution and completion of all AME deliverables in accordance with project timelines in an independent manner with little to no oversight
• Communicate project status and deliverable/milestone completion status to project core teams and mid-level management

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or related engineering discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in Manufacturing, supply chain and/or logistics experience desirable.
• Working knowledge of material flow and manufacturing systems.
• In-depth knowledge, understanding and application of APQP tools, to include process flows, process FEMAs and control plans, to meet Quality and Reliability requirements and targets.
• Experience in engineering systems to include CAD, PLM and MES systems. CREO and Windchill
• PLM experience and knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of CAN based systems and/or programming preferred.
• Experience in modular system design, with focus on reusability, delayed differentiation (postponement) and mass customization.
• Experience with lean principles and techniques to include Mistake Proofing, Visual Management, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Cycle Time Reduction and Process Balancing, Yokoten, 5S, Set Up Reduction (SMED), and Kanban.
• Strong project and time management skills with experience working with cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop reasonable estimates for project timelines, budget estimates, and manufacturing requirements for large and small scale projects
• Travel should be less than 15%