Applications Engineer

Position Summary

Responsible for coordinating and executing activities around the following: standardization of manufacturing processes, manufacturing process improvement initiatives, rationalization of new equipment, implementation of new equipment, research and development of new manufacturing processes and technologies that will increase speed, improve quality and reduce cost.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work Experience & Education Pre-Requisites:

1. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial or Technology Engineering or 4 years manufacturing work experience in a machining environment.
2. Extensive knowledge and experience in machining, inspection, GD&T, NC Programming methodologies, preventative maintenance, tooling design, assembly, and lean manufacturing methodologies.
3. Experience and training in value stream mapping, flow charting, and work instruction authoring.
4. Working knowledge of MS Office Applications including: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Visio
5. Familiarity MRP systems and fundamentals.
6. Strong industry network and reputation for commitment, reliability, and customer service.

Goals for: Business Section & Position:

1. Manage and execute new equipment implementation projects to meet all project criteria on time and on budget.
2. Manage and execute assigned projects to meet all project criteria on time and on budget.
3. Develop and improve manufacturing process standards (Cutting Tools standards, Feed and Speed Standards, machining strategies, tooling standards, etc.)
4. Develop and Support implementation of Preventative Maintenance Plans.

Job Skills & Values:

1. Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
2. Production and Processing - Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
3. Machining - Extensive knowledge and application of machining and metal cutting methodologies that result in a reduction in process variability, increase speed and reduce costs.
4. Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable in fulfilling obligations.
5. Attention to Detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
6. Analytical Thinking - Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems
7. Exercising good judgment and decision making - considering costs and benefits of potential actions
8. Project Management - working knowledge and ability to charter, schedule, coordinate and manage projects ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the expectations of the customer. Includes the ability to lead and coordinate project teams consisting of multi discipline team members.
9. Budgeting - Working knowledge of program budgets and financial needs to ensure compliance with the project budgets.
10. Critical Thinking - Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
11. Strong time management, organizational, and multi-tasking skills with the ability to juggle multiple proposals.
12. Outstanding Communication Skills - the ability to express ideas in the English language both in written form and verbally.
13. Leadership and Initiative - willingness to lead, take charge and offer guidance and direction, willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
14. Instructing - Teaching others how to do something.
15. Challenges others to develop as leaders while serving as a role model and mentor.
16. Inspires coworkers to attain goals and pursue excellence.

Position Requirements

• Process Standardization
  1. Standardize the sequence of machine operations, fixturing methods, programming techniques, cutting tools, machine speeds, feed rates, depth of cuts, tool holders, and preferred methods to machine different materials.
  2. Standardize tooling/fixtures in order to minimize or eliminate change over time. Goals of Single Minute Exchange of Dies or less (SMED).
  3. Develop and implement standards, work instructions, procedures and policies for manufacturing in the engineering and manufacturing departments.
  4. Develop Technical Publications that provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, specifications, and training to tell others about how processes, equipment, or parts are to be fabricated, assembled, maintained, or used.
  5. Recommends and implements process changes in order to improve cost, delivery, quality.
  6. Utilize and enhance preferred manufacturing methods and current standards.
  7. Collaborate on development and enforcement of preventative maintenance programs.
• Continuous Improvement
  1. Direct, review, and approve product manufacturing strategies and changes.
  2. Identifies opportunities for improvement and makes constructive suggestions for change.
  3. Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
  4. Modify or direct the modification of existing programs to enhance efficiency.
  5. Troubleshoot and determine causes of operating errors and decide what to do about it.
• Project Management
  1. Manage new equipment and process improvement projects to ensure that project complete on time, within budget and meet the goals and expectations of the project. Lead project teams made up of team members from other departments and disciplines.
  2. Develop Project Schedules in MS Project and utilize stand project management tools to ensure expectations are communicated on a regular basis and progress is tracked to schedule.
  3. Develop Project budgets and manage activities and the decision process to ensure adherence to budgets.
  4. Develop Project and Equipment ROI models to rationalize and justify potential investments.
• Leadership and Communications
  1. Report progress and projects weekly to Leadership Team.
  2. Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations.
  3. Understands how to communicate difficult/sensitive information tactfully.
  4. Effectively communicates relevant project information to superiors.
  5. Report progress and projects weekly to Leadership Team.
  6. Motivate teams to work together in the most efficient manner.
  7. Mitigate team conflict and communication problems.
• Technology
  1. Maintains awareness of new and emerging technologies and the potential application on client engagements.
  2. Keep up-to-date technically and apply new knowledge to your job.
  3. Remain on the forefront of emerging industry practices.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively as a team