Quality/Manufacturing Engineer

DANAHER MOTION GROUP SUMMARY:

Danaher Corporation designs, manufactures and markets products and services with strong brand names, proprietary technologies and major market positions that improve the way we live and work.  Building on the foundation provided by Danaher Business System and the company’s core values, Danaher’s associates are pursuing a focused strategy aimed at creating a Premier Global Enterprise.

Portescap offers the broadest miniature motor product line in the industry, encompassing brush DC, brushless DC, stepper can stack, geared, digital linear actuators, disc magnet and hybrid technology. No matter what application you are addressing, the Portescap product range has a technology and product to suit your needs. Whether it is the simplicity of the can stack, the direct linear motion of the DLA, the high acceleration of the disc magnet, or the power of the hybrid, our products will solve any motion control requirement. And when your product calls for multiple axes of motion, one supplier can do it all, Portescap. 

POSITION SUMMARY:

Quality/ Manufacturing Engineer, St. Kitts will be responsible for planning and directing improvement activities of current processes, equipment, and products that will allow us to meet our customers quality and delivery requirements in a team environment.  This includes proper maintenance of equipment to achieve maximum efficiency and minimal downtime.  The QME will have full ownership for the St. Kitts facility manufacturing processes.

This position is located in St. Kitts and is part of the Portescap operating company.   The facility also partners and shares some resources with its sister building API Delevan.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Along with those identified below, other duties may be assigned. 

·        Works directly with West Chester Supplier QME to ensure quality and on time delivery of product from St. Kitts at reasonable cost.

·        Through the process of formal and informal production audits, operator feedback, and data analysis, recognizes quality concerns and addresses them by developing and implementing a sustainable solution that can be tracked by quantifiable results.

·        Designs, develops and maintains forms and instructions for recording, evaluating, and reporting quality and reliability data.  Compiles quality data, establishes regular communication of data, and facilitates action plans to drive continuous improvement of Quality.

·        Ensure repeatability and reproducibility of production equipment, processes, testing and measurement and analytical equipment.

·        Compiles and writes training material and conducts training/ coaching sessions on quality control and manufacturing processes.

·        Drives productivity improvements to reduce the cost of manufacturing while maintaining quality standards. 

·        Maintains ownership for equipment purchase and preventative maintenance and leads process/equipment troubleshooting.

·        Champions the company’s culture/ core values and leads by example (teamwork, continuous improvement, performance measurement, integrity, personal responsibility).

·        Responsible for following, editing, and updating the quality procedures and alerts as well as process instructions and standard work documents as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

·        Strong written, verbal and computer skills.

·        Experience designing and implementing error-proofing devices and systems in manufacturing processes.

·        Lean Manufacturing tools is preferred.

·        Excellent communications and instruction skills.

·        Familiarity with various technical manufacturing processes.

·        Demonstrated proficiency in time and project management.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

·        The successful candidate will have an undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field. 

·        Five years of manufacturing management experience is preferred. 

·        Prior experience with utilizing lean methodology is preferred.

SCOPE AND IMPACT OF POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position significantly impacts the Company’s ability to be globally competitive in the areas of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.

KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

·        Internal to St. Kitts: The Quality/ Manufacturing Engineer, St. Kitts will report directly to the Manufacturing Manager.

·        External: The QME and Supplier QME at West Chester.