Cobalt TN Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Department:
Engineering –

Reports To:

Department Supervisor – Salary

Location:

Cobalt TN – Lenoir, TN 37771

The purpose of this position is to serve as a technical expert for Process Engineering. This position will assist in planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing process improvement initiatives and support operations in all areas of the manufacturing process.

• Evaluate and solve production problems
• Assist in researching and developing new processes and procedures
• Document and update work instructions, standard operating procedures, and time observations of production processes
• Identify and remove/improve process non-value added elements
• Develop CAD layouts to optimize process and materials flow
• Work with supervisors to solve quality issues
• Participate in Continuous Improvement Events (Kaizen Events, 5S events, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned by Supervisor

• Education and/or
  
  Experience:
  
  
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher education in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field
  • Marine production experience preferred
  • Lean Six Sigma experience preferred
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read and interpret documents such as 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.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Other
  
  Qualifications:
  
  CAD experience preferred; proficient in MS office products.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employee Lifts and/or Carries:
  • Maximum: 50 (lbs)
  • Frequently: 10 (lbs)
  • Occasionally: 50 (lbs)
• Employee uses Hands for repetitive activities:
  • a. Simple Grasping:
    Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
  • b. Pushing/Pulling:
    Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
  • c. Fine Manipulation:
    Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
• Employee uses Feet for repetitive activities:
  • a. Right:
    None
  • b. Left:
    None
• Employee is required to perform these activities:
  • a. Bending at Waist:
    Occasional
  • b. Squatting:
    Occasional
  • c. Climbing Ladders, Stairs:
    Occasional
  • d. Kneeling on Ground:
    Occasional
  • e. Reaching Above Shoulder:
    Occasional
• Work Environment:
  Work around moving mechanical parts and equipment, vibration, and chemicals. Typical 10-hour workdays, overtime may be required.

• Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.
• Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.
• Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.