Job Summary:
Design, develop and install controls and equipment for continuous improvement of manufacturing processes in the areas of safety, ergonomics, quality and production efficiency.
Core competencies, Knowledge, Skills & Education:
- Safety-minded
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or similar field or 5+ years of experience in controls required
- Understanding of IATF quality systems and processes within department to ensure company and customer standards are met
- Strong project management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with all team members and external parties
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Knowledge of JDE, FileHold and ADP software packages desired
- Proper handling of confidential and sensitive information
- Must be result-driven
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Must be able to read and understand engineering drawings, pneumatic and electrical diagrams
- Must have thorough working knowledge of programmable logic controllers (PLC) and robotic systems and programming of such.
- Experienced in managing projects to successful completion
- Have a practical knowledge of automotive industry practices such as PPAP, APQP, FMEA, SPC, etc.
Major Accountabilities:
- Prioritize safety and quality standards and expectations
- Must demonstrate behaviors that support TGFS’ mission, vision, and core values
- Support Hoshin activities for TGFS annually & actively participate in task force activities
- Work with all departments and maintain communication among various groups
- Follow TG policies and procedure adherence
- Ensure training requirements are met on-time
- Manage training requirements to ensure timely completion
- Follow Stop, Call, Wait (SCW)
- Provide engineering/technical support to manufacturing, quality, engineering/extrusion and skilled trades personnel
- Manage the procurement of new assembly and test equipment for new product launches, as well as existing products
- Develop and set-up new production/assembly processes in the plant
- Produce and maintain internal drawings as necessary
- Travel to supplier and customer facilities to attend business meetings as necessary
- Investigate alternative production processes, equipment or materials that may be used now or in the future to improve our production processes or product quality
- Any additional duties as assigned by manager
Working Conditions:
- 60% office, 40% plant floor.
- Must work scheduled hours, including weekends and overtime as needed.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. as needed.
Safety & PPE Requirements on the plant floor:
- Glasses required in production areas
- Closed-toe and closed-heel shoes required
- Hair reaching shoulder length must be secured behind head in production areas
- High visibility clothing in required areas
- All other required PPE as outlined
