Project Manager/Equipment Engineer

Hiring for a candidate with an Engineering background to work with an Automotive company in the Lebanon area. This company is a Tier One supplier to the automotive industry and is preparing for growth.

Essential functions of the role will be to...

• Manage all capital projects from start to finish
• Manage contractors during plant expansions
• Communicate and negotiate with equipment vendors
• Facilitate moving existing equipment around the plant for more efficient and lean production (especially during shut down periods)
• Ensure equipment is running properly and producing quality parts
• Create PFMEAs and control plans
• Create efficient manufacturing processes that meet KPIs (Key performance indicators)
• Identify areas of improvement; lead or assist in Kaizen activities
• Communicate and negotiate with OEM customers as needed on which manufacturing processes would be best to use
• Coordinate and conduct proper operation and safety training for new equipment
• Some travel to Mexico or Japan is needed only a few times a year, 1 week at a time, will be given notice

Qualifications:

• Must have BS in Engineering (ME, IE, EE, etc)
• Thorough understanding of mechanical and/or electrical skills
• Strong Project Management skills
• Ability to communicate direct requirements with equipment manufactures and vendors
• Ability to reach drawings and blue prints identify critical quality characteristics (machine parts)
• Ability to assist with design reviews, PFMEA development and updating, and root cause analysis
• MS Excel

Additional qualities that would make for an outstanding candidate:

• Ability to open, review, and make light changes to drawings using AutoCAD
• MS Office and MS Project
• TPS experience
• Background supplying to Toyota, Honda, Nissan, GM, and/or Ford
• Previously worked in a cross-cultural work environment
• Negotiation skills with customers (deadlines, processes)
• Previous experience creating and presenting in front of large groups
• Knowledge of TS and ISO

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