Manufacturing Process Engineer

Responsibilities:

• Plans, directs, and implements manufacturing processes in plant as assigned.
• Supports department performance with real-time problem solving, coordinating technical resources as required.
• Contributes to departmental efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Processes in support may include machining, assembly, automation, and testing.
• Tracks metrics to discover areas for improvement and monitor upgrades.
• Optimizes productivity by designing, implementing, and testing new procedures.
• Provides thorough instructions for process operation and changes.
• Conducts risk assessments, support APQP toolbox methods.
• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality assurance standards.
• Analyzes and designs; workflow, staffing utilization, space requirements for maximum efficiency.
• Utilizes process simulation software to test and find the most appropriate production strategies.
• Assembles reports to document process status and changes.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Communicates findings and proposals to upper management.
• Assesses compliance with applicable safety and quality standards.

Supervision:

Reports to Engineering/Maintenance Manager

Work Experience:

• Previous experience working with CAD and AutoCAD, PFEMA/Control Plans (IQS), Process Data/Results related Programs (Database), Project management Programs (CDB)
• Thorough understanding of scientific concepts.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt experience.
• Tier 1 automotive experience.
• Experience with robot programming.
• Application experience with lean tools like Value Stream Mapping, Kanban system design and implementation, Total Predictive Maintenance.
• Application experience with structured problem-solving techniques/tools.
• Clear verbal/written communication skills.
• Able to work in a self-directed manner.
• Able to organize work requirement and to delegate appropriately.
• Able to work hands-on in equipment when necessary for troubleshooting; process support, change management, etc.
• Hand-eye coordination skills.

Qualifications:

BS Degree in Engineering or Equivalent

3 years previous experience in manufacturing assembly process engineering