Process Engineer

Job Title:Process Engineer

Department:Engineering

Reports To: Engineering Manager

SUMMARY

Specializes in creating, implementing and sustain manufacturing methods and systems, with the goal of minimizing cost while increasing productivity. Process Engineer will create and oversee standardized production procedures; maintaining all documentation for products such as work instructions and determining ways to minimize operating costs. Characterize, verify and validate manufacturing processes to meet various regulatory requirements.

JOB FUNCTIONS

· Establishes and implements standards, documentation, best practices and procedures for all new and existing products to ensure manufacturing capabilities, assist the quality assurance and customer specifications.

· Development of cost estimates for new tooling/equipment for new programs and engineering changes,

· Continually improves manufacturing methods and process/design changes to facilitate increased profit potential and cost reductions,

· Interprets GD&T to determine feasibility, process steps, required and cost to manufacture products,

· Feasibility analysis of new products and engineering changes. Collaboration with Product Development to resolve feasibility issues while maintaining fit, form and function,

· Facilitate development of PFMEAs and lead the reduction of the RPN store,

· Ability to perform within the organization’s APQP system and monitor KPIs for this process and makes the necessary corrections to ensure targeted performance is met,

· Promotes continuous improvement of production efficiency and customer satisfaction,

· Acts as a liaison between manufacturing, customers and projects that have been subcontracted,

· Conduct and analyze time studies to determine operator work instructions and line balance,

· Adheres to the process to ensure equipment is operational and safety procedures are followed to maintain high safety standards,

· Design cell layout including material storage and tooling locations,

· Develop Process Flow and PFMEA for designated processes,

· Review defect & warranty data to drive root cause analysis and implement corrective actions

· Participate in cross functional teams to complete the following:

Ø Control Plan

Ø PFEP

Ø 8D

· Other duties as required or assigned by manager

COMPETENCIES/PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

· Unquestioned integrity and values that the organization can trust without reservation,

· Strong technical skills combined with exceptional leadership abilities,

· Superior communication skills with the ability to present his/her ideas at multiple levels within the organization,

· Consensus builder with strong persuasion skills,

· Ability to present ideas in a clear and concise manner,

· Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously,

· A highly motivated team player who contributes to an atmosphere in which people collaboratively, enthusiastically and effectively produce results,

· Must be flexible with the ability to change, adapt and grow,

· A good working knowledge of procedures operating methods,

· Proficient with other micro-soft office tools (word, PowerPoint and outlook),

· Verbal and written communication skills in addition to a good listener with strong sense of self,

· Exhibits passion for the mission of the organization and the needs of our clients,

· Cradle to grave experience individually, specifying and implementing new equipment in the plant troubleshooting manufacturing problems and resolving customer concerns.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

· Development of PFMEAs and implementation of measures to reduce RPN,

· Application of Lean concepts to manufacturing process design and implementation,

· Implementation of mechanical and electronics based error proofing,

· Specification of controls systems and troubleshooting system functionality

· Modapts and/or MOST Certified

· AutoCAD

· Six-Sigma Greenbelt

· Project Management Skills

· Application of GD&T to fixture and gage design – preferred

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific filled in Industrial Engineering, Operations Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent or equivalent experience

· Five to eight years related work experience in a manufacturing setting. Additional education may be substituted for experience and vice versa.

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be exhaustive list of all responsibilities, tasks and requirements of personnel as classified.

Detroit Chassis is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Whether beginning your career journey or joining to expand your career development Detroit Chassis offers a working environment rich in entrepreneurism, innovative thinking and teamwork. Our organization structure encourages all associates to contribute with fresh ideas that drive opportunity and reward.

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