BYU TLF

7 Mar 2008 at 2:57pm

McCain Foods (USA)

Submitted On: 3/3/08

Location: Idaho, Burley

Department: Manufacturing

Operating Co.: McCain Foods (USA)

Reports To: Bret Mattinson bret.mattinson@mccain.com


HR Contact: Linda Langer Linda.Langer@mccain.com




Description:
The Technical Services Supervisor is accountable for the overall quality and recovery components of manufacturing. This is accomplished by the responsibilities of auditing equipment performances and training of plant management on the proper methods of processing. These proper methods will be acquired and/or adapted from SOPs set by the Technical Services Steering Committee and the Corporate Engineering (Technical Services) group.

The Technical Services Supervisor is accountable to perform or facilitate R&D testing on new equipment or processes. This will include recommendations for the capital process on projects.
Job Responsibilities:
• Auditing factory for equipment optimization, operation of equipment, proper process QC testing, and overall observations.

• Manage and set direction for the line study testing group and the cutter technicians.

• Training of plant management on standard processing philosophies and techniques.

• Complete and facilitate monthly/annual reporting requirements: monthly report, solids utilization report, local reports, and capital review support.

• Evaluate collected data and recommend process improvement guidelines.

• Guide the facility to economically efficient targets and provide cost savings or cost avoidance justification.

• Perform R&D testing on new equipment and supply data/recommendations to R&D, Engineering, and Manufacturing.

• Support R&D, QA, MQP, and SPC on projects and improvements.

• Support Manufacturing on all new products being run at a facility.

• Set goals and “vision” for local facility in the technical area.

• The ability to quickly grasp technical and abstract concepts.

• Training is an integral part of this position. The candidate must have a background or proven experience in training.

• Computer literacy is a must due to the nature of equipment operation and reporting.

• Knowledge of basic Statistical concepts is required.

• Leadership qualities will be required because the candidate will be directing the plant management group on “best practices” in the operation of plant equipment.

• Moderate to advanced knowledge of processing equipment, processing methods, manufacturing philosophies, and basic manufacturing SOPs.
Experience Required:
. A Bachelor Degree in food science, engineering, manufacturing, (or equivalent work experience) or related fields is required.

. A minimum of 1 year experience in a technical and/or manufacturing role. . A proven ability to train others in technical applications, methods, and philosophies; as well as, auditing factories for optimization, operation, procedures, etc.

. Must have a working knowledge of computers with the basic applications of Word and Excel.

20 Feb 2008 at 12:42pm

Sikorsky Aircraft Company

Material and Process Engineering openings

Looking for:
- Experienced or Masters degree graduates in composite materials manufacturing
- Experienced or Masters degree graduates in metallurgical/manufacturing engineering
- Undergraduate/graduate interns with experience and/or interest in manufacturing technology
- Bachelors graduates in manufacturing engineering, specifically with composites or metallurgical experience

We have a number of new helicopter programs that will offer and excellent spectrum of opportunity. Typical duties of a Materials and Process engineer are: production processes support, process technology development, identification and recommendation of materials in new helicopter designs, provision of substantiating performance and process data, development and analysis of design data and allowables, and creation or amending of procurement and process specifications.

Please send a copy of your resume to:
Dan Ursenbach
Manager, M&P Blades Group
dursenbach@sikorsky.com