US Farathane has been a leading source of plastics manufacturing, supplying the automotive industry for over 40 years. Through highly technical research and development, coupled with a diverse and knowledgeable Management Team and dedicated Associates, US Farathane has continued to grow each year.
We provide customers with a wide range of full-service support from black box design concepts to highly engineered composites, TPE’s and TPO’s as well as specialized extrusion and compression technologies.
Job Description
- Supports and promotes the Company Core Values and Quality Policy.
- Work within teams to develop production processes on new programs via Port Huron Standards to have parts off launch containment within 90 days of PPAP.
- Work with teams to resolve top IPPM each month, using root cause determination as well as implementation of corresponding short term/long term solutions to the quality/process problems.
- Review manufacturing method, compliance to Port Huron STD.
- Participate in improving the production performance of programs through Process Improvements, using IPPM and EPPM as guide lines.
- Develop and continually improve standard operating procedures and quality procedures in compliance with TS16949 and other customer requirements.
- Provide department support of Quality System responsibility as outlined in TS16949policy and Procedural Manuals.
- Participate in purchase, delivery and installation of all new equipment primary and secondary.
- Creates and maintains an environment for a safe workplace.
- Review all new molds. Insure they meet Port Huron Standards and beat quoted cycle time prior to kicking off tool build. Preliminary-Intermediate-Final designs. This review should be with Port Huron Cross Functional Team- maintain open issue list or each new part.
- Maintain list Plant press specifications.
- Maintain robust sampling procedure with documented history log for each job from preliminary design to 90-day into production. Keep log of any issues and drive home closure.
- Maintains housekeeping standard on all process or product improvements.
- Maintain Port Huron mold build standard book – Keep machine spec up to date
- Take the lead on all new tool designs to include the following: PH Standards, Lessons Learned, Fitting in press, 20% better than quoted.
- Implement cost saves that exceed set goal.
- Generate Budget cost for programs with focus on pay back.
- Assume leadership role for training and implementation of equipment and process.
- Implement new process to production floor – new technology.
- Environmental Responsibilities- Serves as a Cross Function Team member. Provide OJT to personnel where appropriate.
- Supervisory Responsibilities- In the event that this position becomes vacant, the Plant Manager will resume the responsibilities.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Electrical Skills (110V - 220V - 440V)
- Relay Logic
- Solid State Logic
- Computer Logic
- Blueprint Reading
- Work Experience
- Hydraulic Skills
- Hydraulic Circuitry
- Blueprint Reading
- Work Experience
- Mechanical Skills
- Mechanical Blueprint Reading
- Welding Skills
- Fabricating Skills
- Equipment Repair
- Thinking Logic
- Knowledge of Tool Room Equipment and Capabilities
- Lathe
- Bridgeport
- Surface Grinder
- Pneumatic Application Skills
- Knowledge of General Building Maintenance
- Work Experience
- Knowledge of Dial Calipers, Micrometers, and other Measuring Devices
- Knowledge of Parts Inventory Requirements
- Statistical Methods of Problem Solving
- Personal Traits
- Neat in appearance
- Pride in workmanship
- Self-motivating
- Communication skills
- Organizing skills
- Persistence
- Planning Skills
- Safety Conscious
- Record establishing and maintaining skills
- Desire to seek out and solve problems
- Innovate
- Initiative
- Must be willing and able to work lengthy hours as the job requires.
- Education and/or Experience- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related field preferred. Minimum 10 years experience in related field.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Holidays and Vacation
- Job Promotional Opportunities