Manufacturing Engineer

In this role, the Manufacturing Engineer driving cross-functional ownership of Quality, Simplification and Process Improvements. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will support execution of mfg. process as well as the overall Quality Management System (QMS) for the Site Supply Chain organization including a face to the customer, building credibility and confidence in their Quality processes.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Focal point for assigned parts and suppliers
• Ensure supplier execution of manufacturing process plan
• Liaison between supplier and engineering team
• Schedule management
• Ensure alignment of requirements to process capability, lead manufacturing process reviews, work with suppliers and quality focal points in the execution and assurance of PPAP elements , all in ensuring on-time production ramp can be met and ensuring
• Provide Quality, simplification and process improvement leadership for site operations/projects; participate on quality forums, highlight key quality issues, ongoing projects, and drive Quality accountability within site with Site Leader.
• Identify potential process improvement projects and take leadership on managing cross functional processes and drive improvements through multiple stakeholders.
• Support the Quality Management system (QMS) — ensure every supply chain processes has a well-constructed QMS, that incorporates the latest ISO and API requirements and is aligned with the customer global QMS quality manuals;
• Lead / mentor functional quality team members ; ensure alignment around Big Y’s
• Analyze site Customer Complaints (CCRs); create and manage strong operating rhythm for CCRs and track progress; communicate metrics and drive improvements
• In conjunction with other Quality team members, serve as a change agent in institutionalizing Lean Six Sigma quality into process improvement.
• Constantly seek, share, and implement best practices

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited university or college
• Strong understanding of different manufacturing processes, Casting, Sheet Metal, Machining, Alloyed components etc.
• Strong commodity knowledge with Project Management skills
• Understanding of part fitment & inventory management
• Able to perform manufacturing feasibility study, part risk assessment.
• Able to optimize manufacturing process, develop new concepts for continuous improvement.
• Sound knowledge of APQP / PPAP/ MSA
• Sound knowledge of quality standards – ISO/TS
• At least 8 years’ experience
• Experience with a Quality Management system; ISO and API standards as applicable
• Proven track record in implementing change
• Six Sigma certified (Black belt preferred)
• Aviation experience candidates will be given preference
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, delivery, and material management.

Factors for Assessing Performance (Functional Competencies):

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Prior leadership experience is preferred
• Statistically literate and familiar with quality concepts and tools
• Able to make executive level presentations
• Quality and cost driven

Please contact with: sargyriadis@yahoo.gr

Key words:

Quality Lead, Manufacturing Engineer, Six Sigma black belt