**[Summary: [Plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties.

　　[Essential Duties and Responsibilities [include the following:]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}**

　　Participates in APQP activities as directed by Program Manager.```{=html}

　　```- Develops and maintains PFMEA and SWI documents as required.

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　　```- Knowledge in resistance welding, helium Mass Spec testing, laser welding and cutting, various assembly processes and leak test operations.

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　　```- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.

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　　```- Understands and implements lean manufacturing. Ability to troubleshoot when necessary.

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　　```- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.

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　　```- Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

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　　```- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.

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　　```- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

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　　```- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

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　　```- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

　　[All other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or other management.

　　**[Qualifications[:[To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

　　[Education/Experience:[Bachelor's degree (BA) or equivalent from four-year college or technical school preferred; or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.[Prior experience with automotive supplier manufacturing requirements such as APQP, PFMEAs, PPAP, SWIs and GD and T is preferred.]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}]{tahoma=""}**]{tahoma=""}