What you will do

• Lead cross-disciplinary teams developing and improving manufacturing processes. Identify opportunities for cost saving or expanded capabilities using data analysis, brainstorming, and other techniques. Develop competing concepts and apply analytical techniques to support decision processes. Design and develop tooling strategies for new processes.
• Perform research, design and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods and production equipment.
• Troubleshoot production problems as needed. Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and quality issues. Identify potential design improvements and alternatives.
• Perform product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and efficiency improvement.
• Identify opportunities and develop implementation plans for projects which improve manufacturing floor processes.
• Participate in and lead lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g. kaizen events, 5S events).
• Perform root cause analysis of situations and implement corrective actions.
• Independently evaluate, select, and adapt standard techniques, procedures and criteria.
• Work on a major project or several projects of large scope and features. Long range planning on multiple major projects including tracking and budgeting. Works on programs of medium-high complexity and scope.
• Technical Subject Matter Expert on multiple systems and with a detailed understanding of how multiple systems interact. Professional abilities and technical accomplishments are documented within the department, organization and the professional community.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

What it takes

• CNC lathe experience
• Mill-Turn experience preferred
• Experience with automating CNC lathe processes
• Experience with CMM and other inspection methods
• Familiar with GD&T
• Able to trouble shoot machining related issues and determine root cause
• Machine and process validation
• Capability analysis
• Process development, production readiness, and handoff to production

Bonus points for

• Advanced written and oral communication skills: able to communicate complex technical information to all levels of the organization, able to clearly present data in written and verbal form
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; familiarity of problem-solving tools and resources (FMEA, Pareto, Cause & Effect diagrams)
• Strong attention to detail and experience with managing project documents and producing quality content.
• Ability to take initiative and work independently
• Self-motivated and self-directed with high sense of urgency
• Able to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Ability to coach and mentor colleagues
• Strong time management skills with the ability to successfully perform within a project framework including defined deliverables and time frames
• Concurrently solve immediate issues while maintaining a vision of the future

What is in it for you

• We offer amazing benefits including but not limited to:
• Health Insurance: Traditional OR High Deductible plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account (including employer contributions)
• Dental and Vision
• Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid caregiver leave
• You will receive at least 3 weeks of PTO, Holiday Pay, and Volunteer Hours
• 401k with company match and immediate vest
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate
• Matching grants through Protolabs foundation
• And More!