Process Engineer

General Purpose

Manages the design and layout of new processes from design to operation with a focus on future continuous improvement.

• Define process capability requirements of new production lines (both current and future)
• Design layout of plant taking into consideration the current and future requirements of new production lines, best practices, lean manufacturing principles, and OSHA/EPA compliance
• Coordinate with both internal and external resources to integrate equipment and machinery
• Study product and its requirements, using mathematical methods such as operations research, to meet those requirements and design manufacturing and information systems
• Coordinate all available knowledge and information into finished scale drawing, showing most efficient location of personnel, equipment, and necessary working area around each.
• Create necessary documentation of new line (e.g. troubleshooting guides, environmental, etc.)
• Train employees on operation of new line
• Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples to develop standards for labor utilization.
• Analyze workforce utilization, facility layout, and operational data, such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.
• Confere with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.

• Recommend methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities, such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing workflow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• May take part in developing management systems for cost analysis.
• Participate in documenting and maintaining ISO  Quality Systems.
• Participate in continuous process improvement programs and take an active role on committees and in work groups.

Does all other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or similar from a four‑year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with ISO, Six Sigma, SPC, TQM, MRP, JIT, FMEA, and lean principles.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as technical drawings, process charts, blueprints, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of trigonometry.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Special skills desired, but not required: glass processing, tempering process, coatings and coating applications, and thermal‑chemical transfer (basic chemistry).
• Computer literate in Windows 7, MS Office 2010, and proficient with AutoCAD – strong preference for someone with MS Project experience (e.g. Gantt charts).

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all personnel so classified.