Plant Technical Manager
Lear Corporation
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Wentzville • Montana • United States
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About the role
- Examines equipment, processes, operations, and assembly to determine time or quality revisions, and suggests improvements
- Evaluates vendor and supplier proposals for new equipment purchases
- Oversees the development, evaluation or review of plans and criteria for a variety of activities such as downtime and change analysis and procedure development
- Assesses feasibility of proposed plans, projects, and equipment
- Coordinates and/or acts as a liaison between the plant or department and vendors and suppliers, etc.
- Ensures conformance of all development plans, maps, and specifications for local, state, and federal rules and regulations
- Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures
- Identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements
- Evaluates internal controls and makes recommendations for improvement
- Directs, coordinates, and reviews the work plan for assigned engineering operations and functions
- Assigns work activities and projects; monitors workflow; reviews and evaluates work products, methods, and procedures
- Oversees and participates in performing a broad range of design activities on a variety of projects including automated equipment, storm drainage facilities, lighting, landscaping, water production and distribution facilities, and buildings
- Develops design procedures; prepares plans, specifications, project budget and cost estimates
- Interprets the application of design criteria, checks plan and specifications for accuracy of design and completeness
- Reviews proposed development projects for entitlement and infrastructure needs; makes recommendations as appropriate
- Reviews design conformance and accuracy of plans to coordinate improvement projects with staff, project managers, contractors, utility companies and other agencies
- Provides advice and instruction to subordinates on design standards and problems from the construction phase to completion of the project
- Plans, directs, and coordinates processes in an automotive plant.
- Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future requirements and potential.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
- Must be willing to work extended periods of time or varying shift hours
- Must be willing to be on call 24 hours a day
- Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of engineering
- Knowledge of regulatory codes and standards such as GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Act), and NEC (National Electric Code), and NFPA (National Fire Protection Act)
- Knowledge of Distribution Control System (DCS) Programming
- Knowledge of Electrical Engineering in order to understand system interactions, sizing of equipment, and fuses
- Knowledge of HMI/SCADA Configuration as needed to complete required tasks and assignments
- Knowledge of PLC software (RSlogix)
- Knowledge of Project Management
- Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Access required
- Knowledge of Visual Basic required
- Knowledge of principles, theories, and practices of group dynamics and/or team development
- Skill in using basic hand tools, and torque calibration tools
- Skill in using specialized software such as AutoCAD, Catia viewer, Maximo, Andersen Quality Gate, and SQL Enterprise Server
- Ability to use logic to analyze or identify underlying principles, reasons, or facts associated with information or data to draw conclusions.
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
engineering principlesregulatory codesGMPOSHANECNFPADCS programmingHMI/SCADA configurationPLC softwareproject management
Soft Skills
team developmentgroup dynamicsanalytical skillscommunicationleadershipproblem-solvingworkflow managementresource managementprocess improvementvendor coordination