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Newly created position!Looking for:Automotive manufacturing experience.A firm understanding of supplier quality and building it into the process.Experience working with PLCs (Allen-Bradley)Duties & Responsibilities:• Establish and optimize process parameters for existing and new product lines in order to implement and maintain the most efficient process with the focus on improving: Process Efficiency, Scrap, Rework and Overtime.• Analysis of production process parameters to maintain production and quality standard, improve process efficiency and reducing process variation in order to reduce scrap and eliminate rework.• Lead systematic troubleshooting and problem-solving activity on complex manufacturing processes and systems in order to improve product quality.• Support the Engineering Change Process as needed including modification of Production Tooling & Fixtures, Capital, Operations Standards, PFMEA, Process Flow Charts and other Process Documentation.• Lead the transition of New Model Activity to Mass Production with the Project Engineer and Program Launch Manager for all assigned product lines and ensure that all relevant issues are captured and communicated to the appropriate program team members. Lead or support new products and process development activities and trial builds.• Generation and championing implementation of multiple Continuous Improvement Ideas on existing product lines on a consistent basis throughout the year.• Provide on-the-floor presence and expertise to address daily process and equipment issues.Qualifications/Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:• Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), strong data collection and analytics capabilities, strong root cause analysis skills and strong computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Databases).• Core Tool knowledge and expertise include: APQP/PPAP/MSA/FMEA/SPCEducation/Training:• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent working experience in a fast-paced diverse environment preferably in automotive manufacturing.• Machine electrical controls and programming and Auto-CAD experience are a plus.