Product & Process Engineer

Company Description:

Protec Arisawa is the global leader in the design and manufacturing of FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic) Pressure Vessels for membrane filtration systems. With over 40 years of experience in filament winding, Protec Arisawa is known for high-quality pressure vessels with leading technology. We have three production sites located on three different continents, ensuring a global presence, and providing our customers with reliable solutions.

Job Description:

The Product Process Engineer will be responsible for daily tasks related to process engineering, research, and development (R&D), mechanical engineering, product development, and utilizing analytical skills. The engineer will work closely with the team to drive continuous improvement and optimization of the manufacturing processes.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Research, design, and development of new products to meet ASME specifications.
• Ensure the development of the product is processed through the necessary manufacturing and approval steps to make the product ready for the required testing.
• Executes and manages the drawing and document control function of the company (Engineering Drawings, BOM’s, SOP’s, ECO’s, interfaces with the ERP system, submittal of drawings), working with Design/Technology team in Spain
• Collect data and translate data into a spreadsheet for analytical study.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, supply chain, operations, customer service, and sales to ensure product and process is robust.
• Follows Technical Support/Production Manager’s instructions, housekeeping policies, and standard operating procedures, written, oral, or diagram form that aid in the manufacturing of filament wound pressure vessels.
• Utilize SolidWorks and AutoCAD to support Sales/Customer Service by designing and improving the products and components that are requested by customers
• Actively participates in resolving customer technical/quality issues by providing analysis and logical explanations based on facts and data.
• Lead in equipment, process, and product improvement projects.
• Assist in the writing and implementation of standard work instructions for each existing work cell and keep documents current.
• Drive conversation with suppliers, consultants, vendors, and customer service representatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned and as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• A Minimum of 3+ yrs. of work experience in Manufacturing Industry
• Minimum 2+ yrs. experience in designing products/components to be operated under high pressure.
• Having experience with ASME code section X is a plus
• Knowledge of membrane filtration systems is a plus
• Must be able to build BOM of the products based on designed drawings
• Familiar with cost analysis and takt times
• Proficient CAD Experience using SolidWorks and AutoCAD
• Experience in process engineering, research and development (R&D), and mechanical engineering
• Knowledge of product development and optimization
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and industry regulations
• Good communication with the ability to work with minimal to no supervision.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and cross-functional environment both internally and externally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, Email, One Drive, Teams, SharePoint, Business Central.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, drive, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, and stoop. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment ranges from light to moderate.