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Proposed Salary Range: $58,000 - $65,000
Work Location: Onsite (No Remote)

Coordinates process improvement projects (quality, efficiency, safety, ergonomics, etc.) and cost reduction projects (defect reduction, labor savings, spare parts usage, etc.) and facilitates their implementation. Monitors spare parts usage for excessive wear. Maintains control of technical document system for process machinery. Coordinates with appropriate resources to implement improvements. Provides advice to departments regarding maintenance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of technical manuals/drawings for process machinery.
  • Participates in monthly manufacturing and quality review meetings, in order to identify processes or machines that need improvement
  • A key member of the weekly TQI meeting and provides technical guidance and leadership.
  • Provides or assist in providing technical training.
  • Serves as a technical resource for spare parts purchase.
  • Supports manufacturing processes with process troubleshooting ideas through logical thinking and sound engineering practices.
  • Responsible for qualifying new or modified process equipment.
  • Is used to assist with material qualifications.
  • Delegates projects to the machinery department (ET’s/ Machinist) and follows up to verify desirable results.
  • Collects and presents data for projects to quantify their validity
  • Coordinates with parent company regarding process changes.
  • Read, understand, and adhere to safety and environmental protection procedures and work instructions.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCES:
Bachelor's degree (BA) from four-year College or University (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Major preferred); with a minimum of one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
May be requested to directly supervise employees in the manufacturing and/or machinery department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities could include interviewing, hiring, and training employee; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Panasonic Energy Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Pre-employment background check and drug testing is required. Due to the high volume of responses, we will only be able to respond to candidates of interest. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States. Competitive compensation and benefit package is provided.

BENEFITS

  • Employee Coverage: Monthly premiums $60.00/Deductible $300 per year
  • Family Coverage: Monthly premiums $150.00/Deductible $600 per year
  • 401k Retirement Saving - Company match up to 5%


Experience

Required
  • 1 - 2 years: Industrial or Mechanical Engineering

Education

Required
  • Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field