Job Description
Job Description
Key Areas of Responsibility (Answerable for the following end results)
- Support production in reducing / eliminating equipment and tooling downtime or scrap, utilizing good analytical methodologies.
- Create & maintain Process Flow, PFMEA, Standard Operating Procedures and Line Balance documentation.
- Meet or exceed labor content standards utilizing good assembly methodologies and ergonomics.
- Support and maintain error-proofing methodologies, cell layout enhancements and update Master CAD layouts.
- Support and develop department or maintenance projects / activities with good engineering direction. Take part or facilitate the team Lean strategies and methodologies and / or Six Sigma activities.
- Facilitate process / continued improvement.
- Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
- Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems. Implement interim processes as required to correct or contain all non-conformances.
- Working knowledge of manufacturing / mechanical processes and equipment (PLC, torque tools and equipment).
- Document all activities as required.
- Adhere to all company guidelines for Emergency Evacuation to ensure employee safety.
- Any additional responsibility deemed necessary by management.
Limits of Authority
Advise Department Manager of those situations that may pose a significant risk to the program, product assurance, facilities, employee safety or customer satisfaction results.Initiate actions to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformance relating to product, process & systems.Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process or system.Initiate, recommend or provide solutions thought the appropriate channels and verify implementation.Control further processing and delivery of nonconforming product until the deficiency is corrected.Initiate project RFQ’s with supporting documentation to be signed.Quote / negotiate pricing and timing from vendors for equipment and tooling.Maintain and obtain approvals for facility layouts and process documentation.Assist and support project management timelines.Basic Education, Experience and Skills Required
2-year minimum college education and 1 year of experience in manufacturing and assembly operations or an equivalent combination of education and experienceSkills in labor analysis (time studies)AutoCAD experiencePLC understandingWindows Applications (Excel, Word, Project, Management, PowerPoint)Good mechanical / technical skillsPossess excellent leadership abilities, organizational and communication skillsAble to maintain confidential informationInternal Training (Minimum Requirements)
Dakkota OrientationSafety TrainingDakkota Vision and CultureDepartmental Trainingo Process 07– Engineering Change
o Process 03 – Program and Process Development
o Process 13 – Maintenance and Facilities
o Change Control Database
o Process 06 – Dakkota Production System – Action Center
o Core Document Database
o Customer Specific Requirements and Deviation Procedures
Company Trainingo BOS Overview
o Information Technology
o Outlook
o Trans4M Overview
o Purchase Requisitions
o Quality Mission Statement
o Expense Reporting
o Travel Management System
Health, Safety and Physical Demand Requirements
Normal amount of sitting and standing, average mobility to move around an office and plant environment, able to conduct normal amount of work on a computer.Risks Associated with Job Function
NoneTravel Requirements
Approximately 20% travel requiredValid driver’s license required