ReadyOne Industries is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in El Paso

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Position summary: Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

Overview

Position Summary: Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
• Coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised products.
• Plan, design, implement, and manage integrated production systems that assure performance, reliability, maintainability, schedule adherence, and cost control. These systems will integrate people, information, equipment, processes and energy throughout the life cycle of the product.
• Participate in production and department meetings.
• Establish new manufacturing systems and modern manufacturing practices, such as, but not limited to: kanban inventory, 5S, lean, TAKT time analysis and line pacing, Six Sigma problem solving and resolution techniques, and statistical process control.
• Work on the reduction of labor thru automation and tooling enhancements.
• Establish methods, equipment, and layout of all direct and indirect jobs utilizing time-study.
• Plan and implement new sewing lines utilizing the optimal systems and controls to achieve the production, quality and use of disabled workers objectives.
• Assignment of special projects in ergonomics, cost reduction, statistical process control, automation, facility layout among other.
• Evaluate the task being performed and establish the method and equipment needed to achieve the quality and production requirements necessary for the job.
• Analyze the production system being used and recommend alternatives in methods, line balancing, wage administration and cost reduction.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
• Confer with management, engineering and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with sales, planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop and test and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Prepare quotes for labor, tooling and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Provide cost and benefits analysis for any investment project or improvement.
• Evaluate drawings, routings/MI, specs and other documents.
• Be an active participant in cross functional team to solve issue that prevent reaching manufacturing goals.
• Communicate with vendors to deal with technical issues related to materials or tools used for the process.
• Issue written and oral instructions related manufacturing process.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of workers.
• This position has no supervisor responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Minimum Job Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed on the job analysis are representative of the skill, and/or ability required.

Education

Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mathematics, Science or Business Administration.

Experience

Experience: Five years working in apparel or sewing related industry or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Specific Skills

Specific Skills: English proficiency required; Spanish proficiency is helpful. Industrial Engineering skills and knowledge related to apparel or sewn products manufacturing.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc.

Specialized Knowledge, Licenses, etc: Must be able to utilize time-study and predetermined time systems such as MTM or GSD to set production standards.

Other Skills and Abilities

Other Skills and Abilities: Effective oral and written communication skills required. Ability to use general office equipment. Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Word.

Physical Demands

Physical Demands: Frequently sits, bends, kneels, and reaches out with hands/arms. Must be able to lift/move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

Work Environment: Primarily work in manufactory environment and some office environment.

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Engineering and Information Technology

Industries: Non-profit Organization Management

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