Manufacturing Process Engineer

Manufacturing Process Engineer

Specialty:
Process Improvement

Position

Description:

The manufacturing process engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

Position Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training on process changes.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinates deployment of these plans including training of team members.
• Assists manufacturing in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Performs research, designs and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Initiate problem/incident reporting and investigations for any off-quality occurrences throughout the manufacturing and engineering improvement processes, and verify the effectiveness of subsequent corrective actions.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of detailed buildings and equipment layouts.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluates results.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Analyzes customer part prints and specifications.
• Writes process design specifications based on analysis of part prints.
• Develops machine and tooling specifications for all new processes and existing machinery.
• Assists in the designs of equipment layouts for individual lines, cells, and zones.
• Identifies, plans, and implements process and product improvement activities.
• Handles multiple projects with little or no supervision.
• Completes APQP documentation according to internal, customer, or other recognized automotive standards.
• Supports assigned production lines with QPR countermeasures, improvement programs to reduce scrap, and PE work requests.
• Review and disposition process scrap as needed.
• Prepares documentation for new products i.e. Process Flow, PFMEA, Process Planning Sheet, MOE. These documents will be completed in a timely manner and not after a product is already on the production floor.
• Analyzes assigned production lines for negative trends, generates ideas for process improvements, analyzes results, and utilizes cross-functional teams to achieve desired results.
• Documents and tracks improvements to show benefits and cost effectiveness.
• Reviews process documentation twice per year and verifies accuracy (i.e., Process Flow, PFMEA, Process Planning Sheet).

Knowledge/Experience/

Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or related field; OR Associate's Degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 2 or more years of related job experience.

Skills:

Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs such as:
Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Knowledge of and experience using Oracle Systems; proficiency preferred.

Experience and/or training in safe work environments and capital improvement.

Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency, preferred.

PLC (programmable logical controller) proficiency, preferred.

Competencies:

Commitment to Safety:

Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with or oversees the compliance with Laboratory safety policies and procedures; completes all required ES&H training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Initiative and Creativity:

Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge:

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.

Communication:

Writes and speaks…