Massachusetts Green Jobs

SUMMARY: Plans, develops, evaluates and coordinates manufacturing processes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Other duties may be assigned. Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Using a CAD system, designs tooling such as jigs and fixtures to assist in manufacturing. Assists and performs product design as directed to supplement team efforts in ensuring efficient production methods. Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards. Develops cost data based on estimated material requirements, production times, staffing requirements, and related overhead costs to provide information for management decisions. Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes and reduce costs. Applies statistical methods to data collection techniques to assist in quality and process controls. Review and approval of analysis results, authorization of re-analysis, calculation of process solution additions and corrections, and the preparation and approval of analysis procedures as required. Works as a team member to execute quality improvement programs. Develops tests and works with testing methods to assist in product development and manufacturing process improvements. Responsibility for review and approval of analysis results, authorization of re-analysis, calculation of process solution additions and corrections, and the preparation and approval of analysis procedures as required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Requires the knowledge typically acquired through: Completion of a four year Bachelor?s degree or equivalent; One to fe years related experience and/ or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format and effectively present information to top management. Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Ability to operate CAD systems. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, talk, hear, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, and controls, and reach with arms and hands. The employee may be required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift