.Staff Engineer (Assembly Process)HR, Organisation and QualityMonterrey (Mexico)Ref: PP7582 April 9, 2024 INDUSTRY AND CAPITAL GOODSFUNCTIONSThe Staff Engineer (Assembly Process) will have technical responsibility for the Assembly manufacturing processes at the Sanimex Faucet Operation (SFO). The Assembly Engineer will be responsible for the Assembly operation at SFO, including the selection and implementation of procedures and processes to maintain appropriate and cost-effective manufacturing assembly processes. The Assembly Engineer must be able to detect and diagnose any equipment and/or process problems.Direct major capital projects and equipment purchase for capacity and strategic purposes at SFO.Support corporate activities regarding the international growth of the Global Faucets Operations.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIESThe Staff Engineer (Assembly Process) will have technical responsibility to direct the flow of material and operation of all equipment associated with the Assembly Process.The Assembly Engineer must be able to detect and diagnose equipment and process problems, understanding previous and subsequent operations as necessary.Development of detailed process specifications and SAP routings for manufacturing.The Assembly Engineer is responsible for the development of all necessary process documentation (PFMEA, Control Plan, Flow Chart) and training.Assist Quality and production teams in troubleshooting production problems and resolving quality problems related to equipment or process capability. Understand and drive the use of 6-sigma, SPC, PPAP, capability studies, and other quality tools in problem resolution and elimination of scrap and rework.Assist with providing cost estimates to the New Product Manufacturing Engineering group.Assist, as required, in the review process of new product or process designs to ensure manufacturability and production at the lowest possible cost. Drive design and recommend changes to ensure alignment with the strategic manufacturing direction of the organization.Work with the Kohler supplier network within or outside the USA.Support New Product Development group in launching new products by providing technical assessment of potential problems and the designing of toolings.Participate in safety initiatives such as wall-to-wall inspections, Kaizen events, safety teams, and allocate funds for safety equipment and initiatives.RELATIONSHIPS AND CONTACTSSupervisory Relationships:Reports to the Plant Engineering Manager.Organizational Relationships:Frequent contact with Production Supervision.Frequent contact with Production Engineering staff.Frequent contact with Manufacturing Planning staff.Frequent contact with New Product Manufacturing Engineering staff.Frequent contact with Quality Control/Assurance.Frequent contact with Test Lab and C&M Lab personnel.Frequent contact with Procurement Group.Frequent contact with Global Faucet Engineering