Process Engineer

Overview

The Process Engineer is a hands-on position that plans, directs, and coordinates manufacturing equipment and processes to produce high quality products. The Process Engineer is responsible for coordinating the production efforts on new program launches, setting up and/or revising manufacturing/logistics processes and assisting manufacturing/logistics operations in problem solving and continuous process improvements. While monitoring the effectiveness of processes this individual quantifies results, documents, and presents findings to management and prepares reports.

This position also mentors and provides training to production personnel.

• Facilitate workshops and Kaizen events to drive rapid improvement
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track project success and organizational impact.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement process changes and ensure sustainability.
• Develop new processes, assess and document new and existing processes. Implement and evaluate changes to existing processes designed to improve product quality, productivity, and overall equipment efficiency.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to process technicians, operators, and other molding personnel.
• Develop and maintain process documentation ensuring that processes and procedures are clearly stated and understandable for all employees. Provide technical support/solutions to manufacturing processes, improve yield and throughput, drive cost reduction activities, and improve on part quality.
• Implement technical solutions including statistical methodology to meet customer cost, quality, and delivery expectations.
• Facilitate and support facility and manufacturing safety, environmental and ergonomics efforts.

• B.S. degree in Plastics, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering is required. Must have at least 3-5 years of practical work experience in Plastic Molding, Aluminum Tube Bending, and Robotics operation.
• Strong and diverse technical background in plastic molding processing, tooling, equipment, materials, manufacturing and quality.
• Lean Six Sigma, Black Belt or Green Belt Certification, Root Cause Analysis
• Self-starter. Must be able to work with little direction and with a high level of self-motivation.
• Ability to manage multiple start-up projects.
• Demonstrated superior communication (written and verbal), teamwork and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think outside-the-box and recommend options.
• Ability to lead others, responsibility may include indirect supervision of process technicians.
• Proven ability to identify, assess and solve problems.
• Knowledge of process engineering software systems.
• Familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Experience working with AutoCAD, Solidworks, Prototyping.