Job Purpose:

. Designs, develops and improves manufacturing processes by studying product and manufacturing methods.

. Develops manufacturing processes with the primary focus being operator safety by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.

. Assures product and process quality by designing robust manufacturing processes through application of poke yoke solutions to avoid quality issues, and where necessary, designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.

. Improves manufacturing productivity by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout in accordance with Kubota's 5-Gen Principles

. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.

. Manages project related activities in a transparent way for new programs or changes to existing programs. Scope including but not limited to timing, budgets, design details, team coordination, quotations, vendor procurement coordination.

. Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends. .

. Supports manufacturing to achieve safety, productivity and quality targets through process design, optimization projects and Kaizen initiatives.

. Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.

. Facilitates with maintenance the setup of preventative maintenance initiatives for new equipment following manufacturer's instructions and established procedures; requesting special service.

. Maintains product and process database by writing computer programs; entering data.

. Develops design records for tooling and fixtures via CAD applications and stores records accordingly.

. Completes implementation of new or revised processes by training technicians.

. Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

. Contributes to team effort by supporting other team members as capacity issues arise.

Qualifications:

. Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Engineering in manufacturing equivalent field.

. Dealing with Complexity, Informing Others, Leadership, Supervision, Manufacturing Methods and Procedures, Manufacturing Quality, Presenting Technical Information, CAD, CAD/CAM Circuit Design

Preferred Skills and Experience:

. Experience in AutoCAD, MS Access or SQL

. Experience Engineering in manufacturing field

. Master's degree in manufacturing related Engineering field is an added advantage