Job Description
Description:
The Engineering Group Lead is responsible for implementing continuous improvement for existing capacity, implementing new capacity and ensuring the uninterrupted functioning of the production lines while achieving the highest level of quality, up-time, and waste elimination through well-established quality maintenance programs and deployment of advanced tools.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
1. Leading Engineers in attainment of continuous improvement goals of operations and implementation of new model and non-new model capacity improvements.
2. Must have excellent project management skills, capable of creating project schedules, maintaining project budgets/forecasts, and tracking/closing open issues.
3. Capable of supporting / creating budgetary cost estimates for new and retool studies.
4. Participate in simultaneous engineering activities and suppliers on new model programs.
5. Obtain outside resources and information when technical challenges exceed capability of the cross functional team.
6. Actively participate and intervene in project development in the area(s) of responsibility to reduce/eliminate waste.
7. Drive Engine /Transmission/ lines and processes to fully PPAP’d requirements at 85% OPE.
8. Drive kaizen/projects with Engineering Team in areas of waste defined through prioritization.
9. Ability to present during plant / project reviews to all levels of leadership of the organization.
10. Train, coach, and support the deployment of sophisticated SPW tools on more complex problems (e.g. major and advanced projects utilizing statistical methods to reduce variation).
11. Offer hands on trouble-shooting support to the assigned Technical Engineers and Maintenance Support Team in securing/improving OEE (overall equipment effectiveness) of process equipment including the improvement of MTBF (mean time between faults) and reduction in MTTR (mean time between repairs).
12. Oversee/ensure the updating of all process equipment related documentation including, but not limited to:
* Tool and operation sheets, machine drawings, tool drawings,
* PFMEA's (process failure model effects analysis), control plans,
* OPL's (one point lessons),
* EWO's (emergency work order), software back-up programs, etc.
1. Lead efforts for spare parts definition and cataloging in the business unit assigned.
Requirements:
1. Bachelor's degree required in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
2. 3+ years’ experience in Machining Processes.
3. 3+ years in supervisory experience.
4. Must be able to lead and coach engineers in problem solving methodologies.
5. Must have excellent communication skills and strong knowledge of business metrics.
6. Demonstrated leadership competencies and able to handle multiple tasks and work with all levels of management, union and other organizations.
7. Proficiency in Microsoft suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
8. Travel 20/40% - various potential places to equipment suppliers within Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana using Client vehicle during working hours.
9. Create cost studies as required.
10. Machining Process(s) knowledge.
11. Must have a valid driver’s license.
12. Must be able to work ANY shift.
13. Must be willing to work overtime.
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, non-disqualifying physical or mental conditions, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Women / Protected Veterans / Veteran Spouses/ Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
Rewards:
* Medical, dental, vision
* 401k
* Term life
* Voluntary life and insurance
* Optional Pre-paid legal plan
* Optional theft plan
* Optional Medical and dependent FSA
* Work-visa sponsorship
* Opportunity for advancement
* Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
SELECT AWARDS
* An INC 5000 company for 10 years
* Corp! Michigan Economic Bright Spots
* Crain’s Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
* TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
* Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
* Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment, Selection & for 101 Best & Brightest
* 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan
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