Sr Manufacturing Engineer - York - HarleyDavidson, Inc

Description

1. Lead complex Project Appropriation Requests (PAR's) and ensures the PAR process deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
2. Provide productivity improvements to reduce total manufacturing cycle time by identifying and eliminating waste in the manufacturing process.
3. Coordinates, communicates, and implements Process Change Notices and Engineering Change Notices.
4. Lead and support work group advisors, engineers, maintenance, and operators in the development of tools, fixtures, and machines to support existing and new product and process design and solve complex production-related issues.
5. Performs industrial engineering, manufacturing engineering, and tool design activities.
6. Collaborates with New Product Engineers to develop new product processes and equipment.
7. Maintain and improve process documentation, routings, job aids, and standards and obtain and prepare necessary training documentation.
8. Prepare project plans, cell layouts, monitor progress, and expedite plans to meet established deadlines.

Requirements

1. Typically requires a minimum of 5 years of related experience.
2. Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline preferred.
3. Knowledge and prior implementation of cellular manufacturing, J.I.T., and S.P.C.
4. Experience in a variety of fabrication, machining, finishing, and assembly processes including inspection, equipment selection, tooling selection, and new product/design introduction.
5. Experience in detail process planning and continuous improvement, including specifying process parameters, process equipment, tooling, fixturing, and gauging.
6. Knowledge in CAD, network/software, and PC applications.
7. Practical application of ergonomics and safety process controls.
8. Knowledge in machining operations and equipment, familiarity with cellular and JIT concepts, equipment justification and procurement, costing methods, and value analysis.
9. Knowledge in capacity planning, including productivity measurements, manpower planning, and material flow.