· Performs process and material flow analysis. Develop manufacturing process techniques, and equipment to improve productivity.

· Facilitate ergonomic improvements within facility.

· Project management of MIS, maintenance, and engineering projects ensuring commitment and deadlines are exceeded.

· Facilitate continuous improvements in 5-S within functional areas.

· Provide engineering assistance in quality problem solving activities.

· Oversee equipment modifications and design.

· Perform Tool Prove-out Process, Rheology, Gate Seals, DOE's, and RJG Implementation on tools assigned.

· Respond to production issues as they arise.

· Plans, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes: Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, process variables, tooling and production equipment capabilities, process methods, and quality control standards.

· Applies statistical methods and data driven problem solving to supply capable equipment, tools, materials and processes to manufacturing.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

BS in Plastics or Manufacturing Engineering. Tooling and fixture design experience, manufacturing, experience, and automation or robotics experience.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general pubic.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions, to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Position oversees costs associated with manufacturing and those opportunities to reduce them.