Engineering Analysts II, Manufacturing Days

This position is located onsite at the Kohler Huntsville, AL manufacturing facility producing Kitchen & Bath compression molded products made of SMC (sheet molded compound). This position is responsible for engineering projects and manufacturing support for process improvement and quality initiatives on a specific shift in assigned area of responsibility.

Coordinate process assessment, control, and continuous improvement in the manufacturing area as well as any related support systems assigned, with emphasis on operations management and structured problem solving. Drive KOS deployment in your area through training and participation in robust process improvement methods, process standardization, and the development of use of quality systems and tools.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and coordinate quality and process improvement initiatives in assigned department on assigned shift to assure that product, processes, and systems are all being reviewed, assessed, and improved. Coordinate with other Engineering Project Analysts and shifts to ensure process and project improvements are sustained across all shifts in assigned department.
• Support daily troubleshooting of concerns in area of assigned responsibility.
• Update and manage Process Specifications and Tolerances/Deviations permitted for press/mold combinations.
• Train and Certify Molding Personnel and other designated personnel on Process Specs/Tolerances/Deviations/etc.
• Train and Certify Molding Utility and Team Leads on Troubleshooting Processes.
• Identify targeted improvement projects based on capacity, downtime, yield, and scrap information. Manage the projects and implementation to achieve desired results.
• Use and assure the use of yield information, variability reduction, and process control systems. Mentor and train junior technical and operations personnel.
• Initiate and coordinate process improvement plans based on quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale metrics.
• Apply data driven process improvements using the Kohler 6-Step problem solving methods and any other statistic or non-statistic tools applicable.
• Assist in equipment selection, workshops, and product/process introduction as needed.
• Participate and lead KOS workshops in your area as directed.
• Assist in developing, deploying, and standardizing divisional quality systems.
• Participate in the deployment and auditing of all ISO 9000 systems used in manufacturing and support areas.
• Continuously strive to improve existing manufacturing and support systems to facilitate better performance in areas of quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale.
• Conduct training to support the above as necessary.
• Perform other duties as assigned.