Process Engineer

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITY:

The manufacturing Process Engineer position develops, implements, monitor and maintain optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Essential Functions:

Work includes most of the following:

• Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research programs; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; conferring with equipment vendors; soliciting observations from operators.
• Develops manufacturing processes by studying product requirements; researching, designing, modifying, and testing manufacturing methods and equipment; conferring with equipment vendors.
• Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout.
• Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods; testing finished- product and process capabilities; establishing standards; confirming manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
• Prepares product and process reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.
• Develop working instructions, workmanship standards and process documents, and ensure they are followed.
• Improve continually existing operation, for increased quality, productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
• Investigate operational problems affecting production and reporting and recommending solutions.
• Manage manufacturing documentation required for product manufacturing i.e. revise drawing, accurate work instructions and workmanship standards and process procedures.
• Provide manufacturing data i.e. production control charts, reliability, process capability, to improve the process and monitor and measure progress to target.
• Organize meetings with other team members to facilitate growth.
• Identify ways to reduce production costs through recommendations – i.e. new process equipment, equipment justification to improve performance.
• Work with other relevant departments to determine estimated costs, run time, cost reduction and close the feedback loop.
• Liaise with suppliers on manufacturing process.
• Train and supervise staff on new development processes and technology.
• Establish a training and quality culture.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrative of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

• BA/BS in an engineering discipline is preferred, although may be replaced with significant practical experience.
• Requires minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a production environment.
• Good knowledge of LEAN manufacturing and ISO methodology
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Experience must be in a manufacturing environment
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Planning and problem solving ability.
• Good listening, coaching, and evaluating skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent communications (written and oral).
• Prioritizing, multi-tasking and follow through skills.
• Good computer skills with knowledge of corporate business and inventory systems.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Must be personally organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with working understanding of electronics.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement concepts.
• A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Mental and physical requirements:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Understand and observe all Company safety standards.
• Must be highly mobile, able to access all areas of the premises;
• Ability to concentrate and remain focused while handling multiple tasks, responsibilities and projects;
• Ability to work over eight hours in a work day, and over 40 in a work week as necessary;
• Must be able to perform bending, twisting, stooping, reaching, and lifting of equipment of at least 50 pounds.
• Use of close vision and fine motor skills to detect quality issues
• Occasional communication with supervisor or other employees.
• Is frequently required to use hands and fingers to reach and grasp.
• Vision abilities including close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,662.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 4 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Manufacturing facility
• Warehouse

Work Location: In person