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Job Summary: The Director, Plant Engineering directs the engineering function related to the manufacturing process. This role is responsible for the selection, procurement and layout of machinery and equipment to ensure efficiency, reliability and productivity are enhanced. This role is also responsible for directing the testing and evaluating of production equipment and machinery and will direct and coordinate the planning and completion of engineering projects, resolve engineering problems, and review and approve final tool designs. This position reports to the SVP, Operations.Primary Responsibilities & Deliverables: Provide leadership for the preventative maintenance and upkeep of the plants and facilities equipment and required supplies to maximize uptime, minimize costs and meet health and safety regulatory standards. Ensure all safety requirements are met regarding equipment and processes Deliver cost savings resulting from capital expenditures and VA/VE project Develop and implement systems and processes to increase overall equipment effectiveness. Researches and evaluates potential new equipment, processes, procedures, technologies, and automation that may improve performance and/or cost. Maximize the standardization of equipment across all plants. Complete long-term capacity planning CAPEX management- verify and manage corporate wide capital spending Create and/or lead training sessions for junior engineers and other departments regarding engineering function and problem-solving techniques (6 sigma, A-3, 8D,) Support the New Product Development process from development to hand-off to the plants through PPAP. Assures quality products and processes by establishing and enforcing quality standards and testing materials and products. Establishes quality and reliability standards by studying product and consumer requirements with other members of management and with production operators, technicians, and engineers. Develops raw material standards by studying manufacturing and engineering requirements, conferring and negotiating with suppliers, and devising testing methods and procedures. Implements in-process product inspection standards by studying manufacturing methods and devising testing methods and procedures. Establishes standards for the disposition of finished product by devising evaluation tests, methods, and procedures. Institutes rework standards by devising inspection and physical testing methods and procedures. Creates product quality documentation system by writing and updating quality assurance procedures. Maintains product quality by enforcing quality assurance policies and procedures and government requirements.Qualifications: Degreed engineer- Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineer 5+ years of multi-site plant engineering Six Sigma Black Belt CNC Machining experience Must be willing to travel frequentlyWe are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sexual orientation, race, color, age, disability, religion, national origin, citizenship status and creed.
