Manufacturing Engineer - (Watertown, CT)

Excellent job opportunity to join a reputable team and world class leader in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry! Responsibilities: - Works with, schedules, manages, and supervises outside contractors, (electrical, mechanical, PLC programming, construction, plumbing, HVAC, building, etc-), to resolve material and/or equipment problems and to research & implement upgrades, new tools and operating procedures. - Train and certify Machine Setters on preventative maintenance and documentation - Create, Review and approve WPI's - Ensure all projects are launched with TPS principles, (Lean Manufacturing.), and strive to manufacture products 1 at a time, on demand, defect free at lowest cost. Support new programs and cost improvement projects up to 1 yr after launch to achieve 95% operational availability, less than 1% scrap and zero customer issues.