Skilled Worker / Semi-Skilled Worker | Full-Time | Production

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and execute continuous improvement plans within assigned production areas.
• Support manufacturing teams in problem-solving activities and the definition of repair and corrective action methods.
• Design and optimize process flows to ensure efficient movement of raw materials, subassemblies, and finished products while maximizing plant space utilization.
• Establish and improve manufacturing processes that optimize labor efficiency, material utilization, productivity, and product quality.
• Define and implement tooling, fixtures, templates, poka-yoke devices, equipment, and other manufacturing solutions to ensure process robustness and consistency.
• Lead process improvement initiatives focused on quality, cycle time reduction, productivity, waste elimination, and operational excellence.
• Coordinate and support the development, review, and maintenance of PFMEAs and Control Plans to ensure product quality and process reliability.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams to implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Conduct time and motion studies and support line balancing initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor process performance through KPIs, statistical analysis, and graphical reporting tools.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process flows, work instructions, standard operating procedures, and technical process documentation.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Continuous Flow, SMED, Kanban, and Poka-Yoke.
• Participate in cost reduction, productivity improvement, and quality enhancement projects.
• Support new product introductions and process validation activities.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management. Competencies
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities.




• Effective communication skills in English and Spanish.
• Continuous improvement mentality.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
• Strong attention to detail and process discipline.
• Data-driven decision-making skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Leadership through influence and cross-functional collaboration. Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in: Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Process Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, or Industrial Engineer within a manufacturing environment.
• Advanced English proficiency (mandatory).
• Experience interpreting:
• Technical drawings
• Manufacturing drawings
• Bills of Materials (BOMs)
• Customer specifications
• Build instructions and manufacturing documentation
• Experience creating and maintaining:
• Process Flows
• PFMEAs
• Control Plans
• Knowledge of Statistical Analysis and process capability evaluation.
• Experience with Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA).
• Knowledge of time studies, motion studies, and line balancing.
• Practical experience with Lean Manufacturing methodologies including:
• 5S
• Continuous Flow
• SMED
• Poka-Yoke
• Kanban
• Experience leading initiatives focused on:
• Quality improvement
• Cycle time reduction
• Waste elimination
• Productivity optimization
• Cost reduction
• Intermediate to Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
• Basic knowledge of CAD software and technical drawing interpretation.
• Experience using manufacturing metrics, reports, and process performance dashboards. Preferred Qualifications
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Problem Solving certification (8D, A3, Root Cause Analysis, or similar methodologies).
• Experience participating in Kaizen or Continuous Improvement events.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environments.

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