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Assembly Program Manager
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What they do
A Manufacturing Assembly Engineer oversees the design, development and optimization of high level assembly manufacturing processes. Defines manufacturing process, determines requirements for new processes or equipment, troubleshoots and implements process improvements. Recommends which formats to receive materials in to optimize the manufacturing process.
$83,105 / year median in Michigan
-9% projected decline
Job Description
Summary The Assembly Program Manager will serve as an automation and assembly specialist overseeing the process concepts & estimating, design, construction, and implementation of assembly equipment. Directs activities concerned with implementation of assembly tooling to fulfill the production requirements for new programs and product launches. Core Competencies
- Accountability & Dependability
- Analytical
- Collaborative
- Communication
- Customer Focus
- Creative & Innovating Thinking
- Decision Making and Judgement
- Detail Oriented
- Development & Continual Learning
- Ethics & Integrity
- Energy and Stress Management
- Mathematical Reasoning
- Operating Equipment
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Providing Consultation
- Quality Orientation
- Research & Analysis
- Results Driven
- Team Work
- Time Management Job Duties
- Document and maintain policies and procedures for assembly equipment estimating
- Estimate costs, production times, and / or staffing requirements for new designs
- Direct and coordinate planning and implementation of product or tool designs ensuring compliance with specifications and codes
- Reviews and approves assembly tooling vendors' proposed designs and processes and follows equipment through all phases of development
- Reviews vendor progress to assure adherence to schedules and timelines, modifies or changes methodology or redirects activities as necessary to attain objectives within time and cost limits
- Assist in the creation, modification and testing of products and processes
- Assist in interpreting engineering drawings for production personnel
- Assist in the development, evaluation, improvement and documentation of manufacturing processes
- Assist in the development and implementation of process control techniques and procedures
- Assist in the creation and review of FMEAs and Control Plans
- Perform root cause and failure analysis, as required
- Provide expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems
- Inspect products and processes to identify areas of improvement
- Operate computer assisted engineering and design software
- Create technical reports, documentation, calculations and sketches
- Assist with troubleshooting of manufacturing equipment
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical/ product issues in the manufacturing of products
- Maintain up-to-date engineering knowledge and stay current with industry trends and best practices Requirements
- Diploma in Engineering Technology or related experience
- Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience
- Strong working knowledge of Process Flow, Control Plan, PFMEA, Statistical Process, and Machine Controls
- Demonstrated understanding of engineering theories and principles
- Strong.