Process Engineer II - Manufacturing

Overview

This range is provided by A.W. Chesterton Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Job Summary

Develops and optimizes economical manufacturing processes to maximize quality and productivity. Responsible for system development, specifications maintenance and process improvement. Acts as the lean process improvement leader for the business. Investigates and initiates corrective action on manufacturing problems arising in the manufacture of materials and products. Effectively transitions new products into the production process. Develops control plans and investigates quality problems using sound analytical analysis.

Develops processes and procedures that include safe working practices and are environmentally friendly.

Job Model: On-Site

On-Site positions will require employees to work on-site for each of their scheduled shifts.

• Reviews and evaluates proposed and processed engineering changes and/or other specification requirements.
• Creates and updates process specifications, procedures and work instructions.
• Test new engineering techniques and design cost efficient equipment.
• Evaluates and tests new and/or alternative materials.
• Review and recommend changes to materials and manufacturing processes in order to maintain and improve the quality of the product lines.
• Analyze technical issues, generate and deliver, both orally and in writing, technical papers.
• Apply sound engineering principles and solve difficult technical/quality problems or issues with raw materials, manufacturing processes and quality of product lines.
• Skilled in analyzing technical issues, creating and delivering technical reports both orally and in written form.
• Develop appropriate systems for solving quality and reliability problems.
• Review and recommend changes to materials and manufacturing processes.
• Evaluates and tests new or alternative materials.
• Recommend, plan and execute changes in layout of production facilities and equipment.
• Expert in Lean Continuous Improvement techniques. Leads and/or participates in continuous improvement teams.
• Advanced knowledge of set-up reduction techniques and process improvement methods.
• Works closely with R&D to ensure smooth transition of new products to production.
• Must adhere to the safety requirements for the various mfg. areas including use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Considers safety and the environment with all responsibilities.
• Complexity of Duties:
  Works under only very general direction. Must be capable of working independently and interact effectively with multiple internal and external customers.
• Handles moderate to complex issues and analyzes problems to recommend appropriate actions. Troubleshoots based on consultations with other internal teams.
• Provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems related to manufacturing/production, quality, engineering and/or design.

• BSME or technical skills requirement equivalence.
• Minimum of 2 - 4 years of related experience and/or training preferably in a manufacturing/engineering environment.

• Ability to be flexible in uncertain or unpredictable situations.
• Ability to create new principles, modes or theories.
• Ability to use sound and logical thinking in choosing a particular course of action.
• Ability to take calculated risks based on sound judgment.
• Ability to read/interpret complex scientific/technical journals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, mechanical and technical skills.
• Ability to work in an ISO 9001;2008 and ISO 14001;2004 environment.
• Ability to make a positive impact through change management.

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 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to sit, stand, walk, crouch, stoop, and reach with…