Assembly Engineer

General Job Duties • Responsible for coordination and management of new program/product quotes and launches for Assembly operation. • Designs and supervises installation of assembly process and equipment. • Assists manufacturing in continuous process improvements and problem solving. Specific Job Duties • Develop manufacturing processes for new product/programs. (Specify assembly equipment, establish process flow, estimate labor requirements, develop work instructions, design and implement error proofing, etc.). Prepare quote and other customer required submissions. • Establish production floor layouts that promote lean manufacturing concepts and effective usage of space. • Coordinate department responsibilities for launches of new programs. Provide leadership and audit the process for manufacturing effectiveness and quality. • Represent Nascote at assembly plants for problem evaluation or during launches. • Represent Nascote at vendor shops to validate machines prior to delivery. • Investigate process problems using the 8D or similar problem-solving methodologies. Lead teams to effective solutions. • Periodically re-evaluate assembly processes for improved throughput, labor utilization, and quality. • Prepare Engineering Change documents and follow up as the changes move through departments. • Must be competent in and utilize AIAG "Core Tools" • Utilize effective communication skills. • Work various shifts, overtime, and weekends when required. • Make safety a top priority in work behavior and assembly line design. • Mentor entry level Assembly Manufacturing Engineers. Skills/Experience Required • Past work in manufacturing operations in an engineering or technical capacity. • Preferred 2 years of assembly manufacturing engineering experience. • Must be computer skilled in a variety of common business and engineering applications and able to learn new applications quickly. • Competent in use of Auto-Cad. • Preferred experience with robotics. • Must be able to provide statements of work and effectively communicate with and manage equipment suppliers. • Must have the ability to be well presented to the customer and maintain composure in challenging situations. • Able to assume supervisory duties and be effective at performing tasks through others. Educational Requirements • B.S. degree in engineering discipline (required). • Experience in the Automotive Industry or another assembly related field (preferred). • In special circumstances, candidates who have not met the required education, but have substantial manufacturing work experience that is applicable to the job may be considered.