Manufacturing Process Specialist

  • Preformed Line Products
  • Mayfield Village, OH
  • time-alarm-solid 03-06-2024

Job Description

Preformed Line Products is looking for a talented Manufacturing Process Specialist to drive global manufacturing performance improvement through equipment and process engineering collaboration. Join our team and play a key role in increasing manufacturing productivity and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions

  • Manufacturing Process Leadership:
    • Lead technical process improvement and troubleshooting support for metal and plastic fabrication.
    • Increase manufacturing productivity based on process KPIs.
    • Support remote site alignment on manufacturing process standards for safety, quality, and productivity.
    • Coach site manufacturing engineering teams for professional development.
  • Production Equipment Strategy:
    • Drive improvement plans for helical wire processing equipment.
    • Maintain and update global proprietary machine design drawing catalog.
    • Lead global machine maintenance strategy to improve asset availability.
    • Review and support new capital equipment business case development.
  • Product Engineering Collaboration:
    • Provide recommendations for product development engineers focusing on Design for Manufacturability.
    • Support PLM software implementation.
  • Operations Support and Technical Expertise:
    • Implement new manufacturing developments at PLP sites globally.
    • Assess overall operations performance and drive improvement actions.

Qualifications and Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Engineering.
  • Minimum of ten years of experience in engineering or management.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing technology and processing methods.
  • Minimum of five years of management experience.
  • Travel Requirements: 30%.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to interact effectively with diverse teams.
  • Proven project management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds.