STAFF ENGINEER (ASSEMBLY PROCESS)

FUNCTIONS FUNCTION 1.
The Staff Engineer (Assembly Process) will have technical responsibility for the Assembly manufacturing processes at the Sanimex Faucet Operation (SFO).
Assembly Engineer will be responsible for the Assembly operation at SFO.
The Assembly Engineer will have input and responsibility in the selection, implementation, of procedures and processes to maintain appropriate and cost-effective manufacturing assembly processes.
The Assembly Engineer must be able to detect and be able to diagnose any equipment and/or process problems.
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Direct major capital projects and equipment purchase for capacity and strategic purposes at SFO.
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Support corporate activities regarding the international growth of the Global Faucets Operations.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES 1.
The Staff Engineer (Assembly Process) will have technical responsibility to direct the flow of material and operation of all equipment associated with the Assembly Process.
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The Assembly Engineer must be able to detect and be able to diagnose equipment and process problems.
An understanding of previous operations and subsequent operations if it is necessary.
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Development of detailed process specifications and SAP routings for manufacturing.
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The Assembly Engineer is responsible for development of all necessary process documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow Chart) and training.
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Assist Quality and production teams in troubleshooting production problems and in resolution of quality problems related to equipment or process capability.
Understand and drive the use of 6-sigma, SPC, PPAP, capability studies, and other quality tools in problem resolution and elimination of scrap and rework.
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Assist with providing cost estimates to the New Product Manufacturing Engineering group.
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Assist, as required, in the review process of new product or process designs to ensure manufacturability and production at lowest possible cost.
Drive design and recommend changes to ensure alignment with the strategic manufacturing direction of the organization 8.
Work with the Kohler supplier network within or outside USA.
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Support New Product Development group in launching new products, by providing technical assessment of potential problems and the designing of toolings.
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Participate in safety initiatives such as wall to wall inspections, Kaizen events, safety teams and allocate funds for safety equipment and initiatives.
RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTS Supervisory Relationships.
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Reports to the Plant Engineering Manager Organizational Relationships.
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Frequent contact with Production Supervision.
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Frequent contact with Production Engineering staff.
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Frequent contact with Manufacturing Planning staff.
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Frequent contact with New Product Manufacturing Engineering staff.
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Frequent contact with Quality Control/Assurance.
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Frequent contact with Test Lab and C&M Lab personnel.
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Frequent contact with Procurement Group.
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Frequent contact with Global Faucet Engineering.
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Frequent contact with Facilities Engineering.
External Business Relationships.
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Frequent contact with equipment and chemical vendors.
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Frequent contact with component suppliers worldwide.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Minimum of Bachelor of Science Degree (ABET) with a minimum of 5 years in applicable Manufacturing or Assembly operations experience.
A background in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in Geometric Dimensioning