Trans-Tech Job Openings

Production Manager

Directs the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply. Plans and administers procedures and budgets. Makes budgetary recommendations regarding and, at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals and the process by which to meet goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Administers company policies that directly affect subordinate employees. Recommends changes to unit or sub-unit policies. Management reviews work to measure meeting of objectives. Works on issues where analysis of situation or data requires review of relevant factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause delays in schedules. Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors and functional peer groups. Interaction normally requires the ability to gain cooperation of others, conducting presentations of technical information concerning specific projects or schedules. Provides direct supervision to exempt employees and / or skilled, nonexempt employees. Acts as advisor to unit or sub-units and may become actively involved, as required, to meet schedules and resolve problems.

Requirements: BS or Equivalent Years of Experience; Lotus Notes, Microsoft Office, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma. Able to apply problem solving and continuous improvement tools. Knowledgeable of manufacturing systems and applying manufacturing metrics and processes.

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Ceramic Process Engineer

Drive quality improvements utilizing root cause analysis, process reviews and improvements, corrective actions, statistical process control, in-process and final inspections, control gauges and test equipment, and quality plans. Responsible for generation of process specifications. Responsible for all aspects of in-process inspections within production. Responsible for training and long-term support of Six Sigma initiatives and compliance to ISO 9000. Drive yield improvement and scrap reduction using sound engineering fundamentals and data-based decision making. Evaluate and determine disposition of non-conforming materials and formulate corrective actions. Provide process and quality support for development, first piece qualification, process improvement and productivity activities of new and existing suppliers and in-house qualifications. Continuously identify and reduce variability in all critical processes. Institute SPC charts in all required processes. Provides engineering support by troubleshooting production problems and effecting timely solutions to maintain the continuity of production flow. Effectively interfaces with manufacturing and support team individuals to design manufacturing/quality processes and improvements within schedule and budgetary parameters. Understands and promotes new manufacturing/quality systems initiatives. Prepares capital appropriation requests when investment is required to support these initiatives. Monitor and debugs new methods and procedures. Interfaces with vendors and outside personnel to evaluate, cost estimate, and select purchased materials, parts and tooling. Continuously trains and guides floor employees for improving and meeting product quality expectations.

Requirements: BS/MS Degree in Engineering, Ceramic Engineering or Materials Science degree. Will consider all other engineering disciplines with applicable experience. 3 - 5 years experience in related manufacturing environment. Hands-on experience with primary focus in raw materials, ceramic material preparation, forming and firing. Strong working knowledge of statistical process control and Six Sigma quality systems and tools. Working knowledge and experience in various quality tools including but not limited to Pareto charts, process capability studies, Fish-bone chart, and control charts. Aggressively initiate new processes and methods that will improve safety, reduce product cost and/or improve product quality. Drive improved product quality by identifying manufacturing issues, developing cost-effective solutions, and overseeing successful implementation into production. Work with production teams to resolve manufacturing and quality problems related to methods, processes, tooling, equipment and product design. Participate in new product introductions through process layout, tool development, and new equipment .

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