MS COE Engineer Job Ghent Kentucky USA,Engineering

GENERAL

JOB DESCRIPTION

The CoE Engineer serves as the technical backbone of the Centers of Excellence, bridging the gap between high-level operational strategy and shop-floor execution. Reporting to Operations, this role is responsible for the technical stabilization, data integrity, and continuous improvement of production processes. Unlike a traditional supervisor, the CoE Engineer focuses on the "mechanics" of excellence- utilizing Statistical Process Control (SPC), Root Cause Analysis (RCA), and the "Casting the Future" framework to eliminate variability.

They act as the subject matter expert (SME) who designs the systems that operators and maintenance teams use to achieve world-class manufacturing standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Process Stabilization & Control Engineering

Technical Control:
Define and tighten critical process parameters to reduce variance and ensure "First Time Right" production.
SPC Ownership:
Develop and maintain Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts; analyze trends to preemptively identify drifts before they result in defects.
Workflow Integration:
Partner with Maintenance to optimize the Work Management System, ensuring technical asset health aligns with operational throughput requirements.

Systemic Design & "Casting the Future" Implementation

Standard Work Design:
Translate "Casting the Future" design elements into actionable Standard Work Instructions (SWIs) and technical role profiles.
Short Interval Control (SIC):
Design and calibrate the SIC triggers and metrics that allow the floor to react in real-time to process deviations.
Routine Architecture:
Technical oversight of "Perfect Day/Week" routines, ensuring the data captured is accurate and driving the intended performance outcomes.

Technical Training & Knowledge Transfer

Floor Presence:
Provide technical audits and "Active Management" on the floor to verify that the physical process matches the engineering intent.

Compliance & System Integrity

Validation:
Audit the technical completion of 6S, Safety, and Autonomous Maintenance (AM) checks to ensure the equipment is operating within its designed centerlines.
Gap Analysis:
Evaluate technical deviations and provide engineered solutions to prevent recurrence.

Product Processing & Continuous Improvement (CI)

CI Execution:
Assist with the technical phase of Continuous Improvement projects, focusing on throughput optimization and waste reduction.
Defect Troubleshooting:
Assist in investigations of persistent quality defects, utilizing Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to move beyond symptoms to systemic fixes.
Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Serve as the technical liaison between Metallurgy, Quality, and Operations to implement cross-departmental solutions.

Technology and Innovation

Technical Support:
Provide specialized metallurgical expertise to support new product trials and process innovations.
Failure Analysis:
Assist with deep-dive investigations into operational failures, using data-driven tools to implement sustainable, engineered corrective actions.

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Other duties as assigned

Participation in relevant continuous improvement programs.

Has freedom of contact throughout the company on Operations and Maintenance Engineering activities, particularly with Engineering, Operations and Maintenance Personnel.

Externally, interfaces with equipment manufactures and vendors concerning engineering data, performance specifications, on new installations and existing equipment.

Assists with creating, updating, TPM Playbook

MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a 4-year Technical Degree from approved University/College. (BS/BA)

Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

Experience with ERP systems like SAP, Net Suite, AS400, preferred.

Supervisory skills…