The MassMEP Next Generation Manufacturer Newsline: January 2012

In This Issue…
Insights, best practices, how to’s, and success stories from manufacturing organizations in New England. Let us know if there’s something in particular you’d like us to cover, – Kathie Mahoney, Editor, [email protected] or (508) 831-7020.

• Manufacturing Business Opportunities Made Easy

Video of the Month

• On the Job Hunt: Machinists in High Demand

Partner Highlight

• A.I.M’s Manufacturing Institute

Continuous Improvement Growth Manufacturers

• EY Technologies: DoD Grant Leads to Lean Culture Change
• Xuron Uses Lean to Succeed Despite Economic Downturn

Workforce Strategies

• Manufacturing Can Thrive But Struggles for Respect
• MassMEP Expands Workforce Development Dept

Technology Acceleration

• Next Generation Strategies to Stimulate Business Growth

Industry News

• New Web Site Let’s Small Businesses Compare Health Insurance Plans
• New England Innovation Awards: Call for Nominations

Job Opportunities

• Adjunct Faculty, various departments, Worcester, MA. Apply online.
• Job Shop Production Scheduler, Worcester, MA. Fax resume to (508) 797-3620
• Quality Systems Manager/Director, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• ASG Technical Project Lead, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• LabVIEW Developer, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• Lead Electrical Engineer, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• Windchill Solution Architect, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• Mechanical Engineer, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• Business Development Exec, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• LINUX Engineer, Waltham, MA. Apply online.
• Application Software Engineers, Waltham, MA. Apply online.

Programs & Events
For complete details about these programs for manufacturers, visit the MassMEP Web Site.

MassMEP Programs & Events:

• ISO 13485 Collaborative Session, Fall River, MA – February 2
• ISO 13485 Collaborative Session, Waltham, MA – February 7
• Become Part of the Next Generation Rail Supply Chain, Sacramento, CA –
  February 8
• ISO 13485 Collaborative Session, Lawrence, MA – February 9
• ISO 13485 Collaborative Session, Springfield, MA – February 14
• WPI Venture Forum Meeting, Worcester, MA – February 14
• Manufacturing Advancement Center Workforce Innovation Collaborative, Worcester, MA – February 15
• Become Part of the Next Generation Rail Supply Chain, Chicago IL, CA –
  February 15
• ISO 13485 Collaborative Session, Worcester, MA – February 16
• Introduction to Systemic Plant Layout, Worcester, MA – February 29
• Principles of Lean Manufacturing, Fall River, MA – March 2

Partner Events

• AME CT Networking Roundtable, TPM, East Hartford, CT – January 25
• AME Network Roundtable, Visual Pull Systems, Woburn, MA – February 9
• AME Lean Bronze Certification Exam Prep, Franklin, MA – February 21-23
• 3rd Annual Sustainable Economy Conference (SEC), Boston, MA – April 30

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