Job Description
Position: PROCESS ENGINEER Reports To: DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING
Department: PROCESS ENGINEERINGSupervises: Individual Contributor
Classification: Exempt Payrate/Salary: Based on experience
Employment type: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8:00-5:00; ½ hr unpaid lunch
Essential Duties - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
- Perform contract review.
- Prepare detailed cost estimates.
- Manage cost and time constraints.
- Design and develop processes to optimize productivity and workflow across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines both in-house and with supplier partners.
- Provide process documentation and detailed operating instructions in an ERP/MRP environment.
- Examine existing processes and suggest improvements. Consult on implementation of new processes and procedures. Investigate and troubleshoot problems that arise with processes, procedures, and operations.
- Develop effective relationships with our suppliers and support other team members to ensure achievement of overall business goals.
- Other related duties may be assigned.
Work Environment— Able to effectively work in a shared cubicle work setting with reasonable degree of general office noise, distractions. Physical demands primarily include: 80% - sitting for long hours
Qualifications - The items listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to minimally perform job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Competencies:
- Job Knowledge – capable of executing functions of job based on previously acquired skills and abilities.
- Problem Solving – develop alternative solutions.
- Adaptability - change approach or method to best fit the situation.
- Compatibility - work harmoniously in a team setting.
- Detail oriented – exhibit keen attention to detail ensuring quality, error free work.
- Deadline Driven – effectively manages time to ensure deadlines are met.
- Judgement/ Independence - displays willingness to make decisions and when to include appropriate people in decision-making process. Can work on own without constant management oversight.
Education and/or Experience:
- 10+ years of experience in Production/Process Engineering
- Extensive manufacturing experience in machining and fabrication. In-house capabilities include CNC and manual milling, CNC and manual turning, Wire EDM, Welding, Painting, Laser Engraving and mechanical.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, specifications, and procedures
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of core manufacturing processes such as milling, turning, assembly, welding and inspection is required.
- Working knowledge of process definition in an ERP/MRP environment.
- Ability to both utilize and support a cross-functional team including Estimating, CAD design, Programming, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Project Management and sub-tier suppliers.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, purchase orders, technical specifications and blueprints.
- Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, approval bodies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, peers and the manufacturing floor.