Manufacturing Process Engineer

There is NO Relocation Package and NO Company Employment Sponsorship available with this position. Thank you!

Overview:

The Process Engineer is responsible for establishing manufacturing processes, line and fixture concepts, material flow concepts, and floor layouts. The position would interface with Production, Customers, and Vendors providing support accordingly. Provide input concerning the ability and feasibility of manufacturing and assembling of product designs. This person must have the ability to participate in a cross-functional team for new/current program startup/improvement projects.

Principle Accountabilities:

Act as project process engineer on new/current program startup projects

Assist in Continuous Improvement programs and new Project roll outs (Policy & Procedure updates, ISO initiatives, LEAN concepts)
Plans and implements assembly process improvements using lean manufacturing techniques to meet cost, quality, scrap, labor and safety goals

Audit processes, reports and resolves non conformance

Develop program manufacturing processes, flow diagrams, and floor layouts using CME standards

Responsible for process FMEA and keeps current with product changes

Prepares and maintains equipment spare-parts list Develop production equipment specifications

Develop production tooling line-ups and arranges for design builds, on-time delivery of tools, check and assembly fixtures

Conferring with vendors in determining product specifications and arranging equipment, parts, or material purchase, and evaluating products according to quality standards and specifications.

Prepare and maintain complete process instructions

Estimating staffing requirements, production times, and relative costs to provide data for operational decisions.

Working closely with manufacturing department to develop, coordinate, and implement technical training for employees.

Approve prints on new releases or changes to parts for acceptable manufacturing feasibility and realistic tolerance

Develop rework/repair procedures as needed

Ability and willingness to work nearly 100% of time on the floor to help determine and correct issues, improve processes, and create or maintain successful programs

Requires some domestic and international travel

Performs other tasks as may be required or requested.

Education/

Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering2 years engineering, preferably Automotive Assembly Value Stream, Mapping, Line Balancing, and JIT Delivery Planning and Troubleshooting new line startups

AutoCAD, Solidworks2/Pro-EFamiliar with APQP Process, FMEA, Control Plans and PPAPWorking knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (SAP experience required)
Knowledge and use of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel and Outlook Competencies/Requirements:

Good decision-making abilities and leadership skills

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to efficiently network and coordinate processes

Understanding of production flow principles and manufacturing processes

Highly motivated & energetic with a strong work ethic

Demonstrated ability to prioritize work load and meet multiple deadlines

Good verbal and written communication skills

Adherence to safety regulations within the workplace

Ability to work in an office and team environment

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Manufacturing: 2-4 years (Preferred)
Mechanical Engineering: 2-4 years (Preferred)
Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off