Flow Form Equipment Leader

Flow Form Reliability Leader
 Location: Shelby Township, MI
 Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM (some flexibility required; occasional off-hours support may be needed)
 Compensation: Competitive pay, commensurate with experience
 Employment Type: Full-time, Direct Hire

Position Overview
 We are seeking a Flow Form Reliability Leader to support and improve flow forming operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment. This role will focus on equipment reliability, training, preventative maintenance, process optimization, and continuous improvement to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide training to maintenance, operators, and technical staff on all aspects of flow forming.
• Develop and maintain training plans for flow forming operations.
• Oversee and ensure timely completion of preventative maintenance tasks.
• Review and update preventative maintenance plans and schedules to align with best practices.
• Optimize machine setups and changeovers to reduce downtime.
• Develop long-term equipment strategies, including upgrades and replacements.
• Report on downtime and throughput issues, identifying countermeasures.
• Participate in the quotation process for new projects requiring flow forming.
• Support program changes, part development, prototyping, and system backups.
• Manage installation and startup of new flow forming equipment.
• Track, document, and resolve all flow forming-related issues.
• Optimize tooling usage to minimize costs.
• Lead continuous improvement projects specific to flow forming.
• Coordinate supplier visits and technical support as needed.
• Oversee rebuilds of roller housings and similar equipment.
• Collaborate with scheduling to ensure adequate time for maintenance activities.
• Travel to supplier sites for new equipment trials as necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years of hands-on experience with flow forming equipment.
• Strong technical expertise with Fanuc, Allen Bradley, and Siemens controls, including program editing.
• Proficient in GD&T, blueprint reading, and interpreting CMM reports.
• Skilled in the use of hand gauging equipment (calipers, micrometers, depth mic, etc.).
• Proven experience operating and setting up Murata lathes and vertical machining centers (VMC).
• Knowledge of advanced manufacturing techniques and tooling management.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills with the ability to lead cross-functional support.