Innovative Staff Solutions has a direct hire opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader with a client in the Hopkinsville, KY IL area! This is a full time, permanent position that offers a competitive salary range and benefits package. 

The Manufacturing Engineering Team Leader (Assembly) directs and coordinates activities of manufacturing engineers and manufacturing engineering technicians – and designs, develops, tests, and evaluates integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, logistics, material flow, cost analysis, and production coordination. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities 

• Conceptualize, implement and maintain assembly and test processes including mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems 
• Create, maintain, and control assembly process documentation 
• Generate and maintain PLC programs for assembly and test equipment 
• Implement engineering changes and communicate those changes to appropriate personnel 
• Engage in problem solving activities, implement corrective actions, and effectively communicate those actions to all required personnel 
• Interact with various departments to develop an understanding of all products manufactured by Hydro-Gear and overall business operations 
• Assist with on-going operator training activities 
• Work concurrently with design engineers during implementation of new products to aid with design for manufacturability 
• Assist with various activities and projects as directed by the production manager 
• Participate in development and execution of team budget 
• Ensure that all staff are properly trained, developed and evaluated 
• Participate in recruiting activities 
• Develop and maintain process design standards 
• Responsible for interpreting and enforcing company policies, procedures and safety guidelines 
• Demonstrate a commitment to maintain a safe, clean and orderly work environment 
• Follow safety regulations and actively contribute to work safety 
• Reinforce confidentiality practices and ensure rules are appropriately followed 

The above list of primary duties and responsibilities is not a comprehensive listing required of an employee to perform this job. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Education and Experience Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) degree from a 4 year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination or education and experience 
• Special Knowledge/ Experience, Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Requirements 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of Excel Spreadsheet Software, Microsoft Word Processing Software, CAD, NX Design Software and Publishing/Graphics Software such as Microsoft PowerPoint

Expected Travel 

• Up to 10% domestic travel is expected for this position