Manufacturing Process Technician

Location: Stratford, CT

Employment Type: Full-Time

A Manufacturing Process Technician with a strong industrial and continuous improvement mindset will lead operational efficiency initiatives. This key position will work directly on the manufacturing floor, Engineering, and Quality. To be accountable for identifying opportunities, developing priorities, leading a cross-functional team, and driving results that improve operating costs, quality, on-time delivery, cycle time, and safety.

Responsibilities:

Input and recommendations for new designs and product upgrades/improvements.
Identify and implement continuous improvement, lean 5s, and culture to ensure high-quality productivity throughout the organization.
Proactively identifies opportunities to reduce operational costs, and improve operator productivity and lead times.
Design, Maintain, and identify fixtures needed for builders
Participate in product design reviews working with Design Engineers to develop the manufacturing process of new products.
Develop, document, and improve manufacturing processes and material flow
Develop process plans and procedures for products
Responsible for the effective development and implementation of manufacturing documentation and work instructions
Key technical resource for manufacturing personnel
Manage manufacturing equipment maintenance purchase and installation
Back up to production supervisor in absence

Skills/Qualifications

ISO 9001:2015 and system experience
5 years minimum of manufacturing experience
Ability to gain a high level of product knowledge
High level of mechanical and electrical aptitude
Ability to work with a high degree of independence on projects with little or no precedence and resolve complex problems
Superior communication skills (oral and written)
Effective time and prioritization management
Pro-active approach to new projects
Responsiveness to customer needs
Attention to detail
Problem-solving skills

The benefits offered by the company include: