Location
Eden Prairie, MN | United States
Job description
smart people.
smart ideas.
smart choice.
A thriving environment for learning, innovation and growth.
Why do so many people join MTS Systems Corporation and stay for a career? Because this is a place where you get to apply your creativity, work with smart people on fascinating projects, and make a positive impact on people’s lives. It is a place where you can learn, innovate and grow professionally.
Transforming what’s possible with cars, aircraft, bridges, wind turbines and space-age materials — this is work we dream about as kids. At MTS, it’s a rewarding career path for talented individuals who are willing to work hard, think hard, and commit to solving complex and critical challenges for our customers around the world, many of whom are leaders in their respective industries.
By joining MTS, you’ll have access to the latest tools and technologies, along with the support of colleagues who are passionate about their work. You’ll discover a dynamic culture of continuous improvement that extends to our people, one that offers numerous ways to expand your knowledge and advance your career. And because we are a global company, your work may also include world travel.
Job Description
Support the manufacturing of products by utilizing manufacturing equipment, in-process instrumentation and production documentation in accordance with current production methods, company policy and safety regulations.
- Conducts rapid, objective assessment and correction of manufacturing stoppages. Provide first line support to drive resolution of production issues through close collaboration with other functional groups (Manufacturing Engineering, Engineering, Procurement, etc).
- Recommends production methods to the Manufacturing Engineers to achieve area production goals.
- Monitors performance metrics and recommends continuous improvement opportunities.
- Ensure local inventories, supplies and materials are available and up to date.
- Leadership
- May lead direct reports in daily tasks, goals, and performance management.
- Communicates well with area staff, Mfg Engineering, Production Planners, Programmers, and Managers.
- Promotes open and positive dialogue with team members.
- Demonstrates proper departmental authority for position and enforces policies and procedures.
- Assist in the installation and validation of new production equipment. Schedules routine maintenance. Keeps maintenance records and calibrations of existing equipment up to date.
- Assists with evaluation of performance of hourly employees and assists in the hiring process.
- Assists in the development of area training within the department.
- Supports employee development and evaluation for cross-training purposes.
- Helps manage on-the-job training material.
- Provides training to new production personnel as needed and contributes to the development of work instructions.
- Coordinates production resources to facilitate work flow
- Provides work direction to assure labor resources are fully utilized. Recognize resource constraints and resulting impact on orders. Plans and distributes future work
- Finalizes work center dispatch and distributes appropriately
- Maintains close collaboration with Manager/Planning to set schedule and coordinate unscheduled work activity
- Ensures that all production material/supplies/tools are available at point of consumption
- Jointly supports material handling group to organize production material and supplies
- Works with area technicians and other support functions to define/establish material presentation
- Identifies material deficiencies and performs root cause analysis to minimize/eliminate out-of-stock occurrence. Works cross-functionally to implement solutions
- Works with appropriate functions to synchronize material delivery schedules with production schedules
- Works cross-functionally to ensure appropriate inventory level of local materials and supplies meet production volume requirements
- Defines locations for projects based upon project requirements (when not defined by space planning)
- Facilitates inventory counting for PSA locations
- Job Order Administration
- Processes production order SAP transactions as required.
- Conducts order changes in SAP to ensure accuracy of material transactions.
- Job packet release/stage & distribution to ensure timely execution.
- Works with area Manufacturing Engineer (ME) to help resolve QN’s, lot inspections, and project on-holds.
- Maintains processes and procedures, and associated documentation, ensuring efficient operation and quality in compliance with ISO 9001 requirements and corporate policies.
- Review the Nonconformance data (Quality Notifications, Corrective Actions, material issues, etc.) in assigned area(s) to drive upstream improvements to eliminate cost of poor quality.
- Seeks correct information so that correct processes are carried-out and materials consumed match Drawings/Work Inst./BOM. Reports production impact via QN process.
- Works cross-functionally to document Drawing/BOM errors and submits ECN request.
- Implements temporary solutions while Drawing/BOM is getting changed.
- Assist in developing new process documentation.
- Technical contributor during new product concept and build support on prototype builds.
- Facility or local production area representative in charge while area leadership is not present. May oversee multiple areas or provide shift coverage.
- Added production capacity.
- Temporarily fills-in to cover capacity voids and provides long-term added capacity to maintain production output.
- Skill/knowledge flexibility to support multiple work cells or act as temporary lead.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Two-year certification from college or trade school or military training in an applicable discipline (mechanics, hydraulics, electronics) or Four years applicable experience in an applicable environment.
- 8 years mechanical assembly experience applicable to MTS products.
- At least 2 years manufacturing / operation technical supervisor experiences required.
- Must have expert level understanding and application knowledge of hydro-mechanical technologies: Hydraulic schematics, hydraulic flow characteristics, tube & hose sizing, proper sealing characteristics, basic structural integrity, quality and safety in designs.
- Expert knowledge of subassembly level including final level assemblies.
- Ability to work multiple assignments and balance multiple priorities Ability to lead small teams successfully and coordinate multiple tasks.
- Able to effectively use computer resources.
- Ability to communicate ideas and concepts upward to engineering and across to peers.
- Ability to teach and train others effectively.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues’ unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential.
As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
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