Methods Analyst

OUR COMPANY

Founded in 1956 LoneStar Fasteners is a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor for all sizes of SAE, ASTM and ISO fasteners including bolts, double tap, tap end and all thread fasteners in a variety of grades, alloys and coatings. With extensive in-house machining capabilities, LoneStar Fasteners manufacture bespoke fasteners in a variety of standard and exotic materials specific to customer drawings and specifications. We also offer in-house plating and coating services for corrosion prevention; including zinc electroplating and Fluoropolymer coating systems. Combined, LoneStar Fasteners hold over 300 years of expertise in sales, manufacturing and coating experience, covering all aspects of the manufacturing and distribution of fasteners for the Energy, Power, OEM, Military, Aerospace, Engineering and Construction Industries.

OUR BENEFITS

Our Benefits include: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short Term, Long-Term Disability, and accident insurance. We also offer 401(k) with matching contributions, Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays, and the opportunity to be part of a dedicated and reliable team.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The role of the Methods Analyst is to take ownership of the manufacturing methods involved in developing products. The Methods Analyst will work independently and with a cross-functional team to ensure the most robust, easy to manufacture, and high-quality products are maintained to surpass customer expectations. The products are part of the overall goal to grow market share, improve productivity, and enhance bottom line contribution.

- Comply with all company policies and procedures including Health, Safety and Quality Assurance policies.

- Report injuries, accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions to a Supervisor or Manager immediately.

- Analyze customer specifications and performance requirements to determine methods that can be produced by existing or new manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.

- Will provide technical information concerning manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties and process advantages and limitations which affect long-range plant and product manufacturing.

- Develop and maintain methods, part numbers in EPICOR system.

- Create methods and/or part numbers for new manufactured or existing parts.

- Coordinate with QA on Tier 3 contract reviews and ITP’s.

- Verify existing parts have methods. If not, create a method and verify the most efficient way of producing the part.

- Manage NCR & RMA jobs relative to manufacturing methods.

- Interface with Sales and Operations on resolving issues.

- Manage the jobs in the workbench to ensure methods are released in a timely manner.

- Perform other related duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE

- 2 or more years of experience and/or training in a regulated industry with 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing or machining environment preferred; background in fasteners or similar industry preferred

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED); Associate degree in a technical discipline or bachelor’s degree preferred

- Ability to pass a basic reading, math, measurement, parts matching and counting test

- Able to read, understand, interpret and follow detailed work instructions and manufacturing specifications

- Ability to adjust to changes without compromising Quality or Performance

- Must be able to work a shift schedule and overtime as needed, including weekends

- Attention to detail

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

- Employee is regularly required sit for long periods; stand; talk and hear both in person and by telephone; and use hands to handle and operate office equipment.

- Employee is occasionally required to walk, climb, stoop or bend and lift to twenty-five pounds.

- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

- Must be able to detect product issues visually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Work is primarily conducted in an office setting within a manufacturing environment with multi step process production runs on different machines.

- High value highly customized components, and high precision manufacturing for critical service applications

- Noise Level: Moderately quiet to High

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