Process Engineer

Overview

The Process Engineer is responsible for engineering and process support of production, as measured by labor utilization, defect elimination, and scrap reduction. This person will champion the department’s activities in direct support of the continuing growth in profitability through operational excellence by utilizing lean manufacturing tools with consistent application of a team-based approach.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.
• Solves problems confronting manufacturing performance, directly or indirectly. Identifying root cause, implementing corrective actions, sustaining improvements, and identifying support as required.
• Analyzes and plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow and design layouts of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Must maintain an entrepreneurial spirit, not be afraid to take risks, celebrate successes of others, and take responsibility for actions and the results of efforts.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Proactively identify and implement process improvement opportunities throughout the company.
• Develop and maintain work standards supporting company strategies to promote efficient staff and facility utilization including documentation of operational procedures, observations, meetings and required follow up.
• Conducts audits in alignment with ISO 9001, IATF 16949, and ISO 14001 standards
• Analyzes methods and operations, develops improvement plans, implements changes, and measures results.
• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchases of equipment, tooling, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specification and quality standards.
• Leads capital projects to improve process capability, manufacturing capacity, and operational effectiveness.
• Participates in and supports the Company’s Six Sigma initiatives.
• Participates and leads kaizen events to improve productivity and reduce waste.
• Work with management team to identify & lead continuous improvement projects utilizing lean & six sigma principles that drive operational excellence & improve profitability.
• Through execution of lean initiatives, drive performance excellence and embrace the role of a change agent for the company.
• Promote, educate, and instill a culture of waste identification and elimination throughout the manufacturing operation by utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts and the principles of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement).
• Must be willing to travel, work extended hours and weekends as required to perform the objectives of this function.

COMPETENCIES

QUALIFICATIONS

Education :

Experience and / or Training

Ideal candidate would be a “hands-on” person with shop floor experience. Previous experience with Project Management and one of the focus areas below :

Travel Requirements

Occasional – up to 10%

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