**SUMMARY:
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Develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with customer specifications and quality standards. Recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls.
**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
**include the following. Other duties as agreed upon and appropriate training is provided.
Develops processes that meet safety regulations.
Applies sound engineering judgment to problems, which may include moderate complexity and conflicting design objectives or difficult materials.
Plans, schedules and coordinates projects of moderate scope.
Adapt and devise new approaches to difficult problems from standard or known techniques.
Estimates schedules, staffing needs, project cost and budget.
Responsible for equipment design, development and procurement. Tests materials and prepares specifications.
Represents NN Inc. on technical issues and requirements to the customer. Adapt and devise new approaches to difficult problems from standard or known techniques.
Makes independent decisions on work.
Assumes technical ownership for assigned products and projects.
Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment
Coordinate launches of new processes including establishing goals, training team members and evaluating results.
Confer with management and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules and other considerations to facilitate production.
Supports on-going production to assure on-time delivery and company profitability.
Apply statistical methods and perform process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement and improved efficiency.
Represents manufacturing engineering on cross-functional teams.
Writes appropriation requests.
**EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
**¨NBSP;
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in mechanical or manufacturing engineering or equivalent. Experience desired in a high precision and high-volume machining manufacturing environment. Experience with related materials and processes. TS quality system or equivalent experience. PPAP and APQP experience.
**SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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Ability to maintain a safe work environment.
Experience in the setup and operation of manufacturing equipment
Detailed knowledge of principles and practices of manufacturing engineering.
Ability to think ahead. Knowledge of production cycle.
Broad experience with precision components and assembly