Position Purpose:

The Operations Specialist 2 (Level 2) reports to Operations or Technical Leadership. The position supports production from a technical standpoint and has a solid understanding of the product being produced in the area. It is the first line of defense and/or consultant to Operations Specialist 1 regarding production related issues. The position solves difficult manufacturing problems and works with members to implement process and product improvements.

Essential Functions:

Implements six sigma/lean tools in a team setting. Drives process improvements. Organizes cell/area in 5S

Resolves problems on the manufacturing floor and assists in Root Cause Analysis

Recommends and implements process improvements for new product introductions and/or existing manufacturing processes

Identifies mistakes on various manufacturing documents and provides redlines to engineering

Writes and releases new work instructions and other manufacturing documentation. Revises existing work instructions and other manufacturing documentation

Trains Level 1 Operations Specialists and other members on manufacturing processes

Evaluates new tooling for application to current designs

Recommends and implements revisions of methods of operation or material handling, alterations in equipment layout or other changes to increase production or improve standards

Dispositions standard nonconformance's (i.e. QNs/NCRs/ATRs)

Other Essential Functions:

Builds prototypes and mockups with preliminary drawings

Participates in cross-functional team projects and initiatives

Programs production equipment using applicable software

Recommends or conceptualizes improvements with tools. May design tools

Creates complex process drawings utilizing applicable software

Maintains rework processes for manufacturing

Automation Specific Functions: 1. Solid understanding of applicable automated or semi-automated manufacturing processes and equipment and 2. 􀁻 Proven ability to access programming controls to make logic edits and changes

Machining Specific Functions: 1. Solid implementation of manufacturing processes and/or solid design and implementation of Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) programming and 2. Solid interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition

Manufacturing & Assembly Specific Functions: 1. Solid implementation of manufacturing processes and/or design/training/implementation of processes including setup/programming/training for tooling, fixturing, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids and 2. Solid interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Solid written/verbal communication skills

Solid understanding of six sigma tools and lean principles

Solid troubleshooting and problem solving skills

Solid computer skills (i.e. Excel, Word, SAP, WISE, PLM)

Able to manufacture fairly complex parts or assemblies with preliminary drawings. Able to operate more advanced test or manufacturing equipment

Able to interpret fairly complex schematics or drawings and identify mistakes. Basic GD&T knowledge

Automation Specific: 1. Solid knowledge of applicable automated or semi-automated manufacturing processes and equipment and 2. Proven ability to access programming controls to make logic edits and changes

Machining Specific: 1. Solid knowledge of applicable machining processes including Computer Numeric Controls (CNC) programming, 2. Solid interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition and 3. Solid knowledge of cutting tools and machine capability

Manufacturing & Assembly Specific: 1. Solid knowledge of manufacturing processes and/or design/training/implementation of processes including setup/programming/training for tooling, fixturing, assembly equipment, and manufacturing aids and 2. Solid interpretation of specifications and participation in hardware disposition

Education:

US – Associate's Degree

US – High School Diploma

Experience:

Experience as an Operations Specialist or similar external role

License & Certifications:

Certificate of Apprenticeship in a technical field in Germany and Poland