Support manufacturing operations by improving welding processes, safety, quality and productivity. Apply lean manufacturing principles, investigate downtime and quality issues, perform root cause analysis, and design or modify weld fixtures using 3D CAD software. Work hands-on with production teams and equipment suppliers to implement lasting improvements. Responsibilities Improve production efficiency and optimize use of manufacturing resources. Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing safety, quality and productivity. Investigate downtime and quality issues using root cause analysis and effective countermeasures. Develop process controls and standardize manufacturing processes. Apply lean principles to improve material flow, inventory levels, lead times and welding productivity. Design and modify weld fixtures using 3 D CAD software. Required Skills Lean manufacturing Toyota Production System Welding process optimization Manual and automated GMAW equipment Motoman welding robots Root cause analysis3 D CADSolid Works Inventor Fixture and tooling design