Engineer Process Technician

Job Description Position:
Engineering/Manufacturing Process Technician

Job Summary The Process Technician is a member of Boyd’s process engineering team that focuses on safety and optimizing manufacturing workflows. The primary responsibility of this position is to support manufacturing workflows through continuous improvement activities, issue troubleshooting and resolution, and facilitating communication between the process engineering team and the operations teams.

Essential

Job Responsibilities Investigate process improvement activities related to efficiency gains and defect reductions.

Respond to all requests for engineering support at all manufacturing work centers as needed

Gather information for equipment maintenance, equipment history, capacity analysis, and process improvement.

Develop and evaluate manufacturing methods, labor utilization standards, and cost/scrap analysis systems to promote efficient staff and facility utilization.

Support lean manufacturing initiatives by participating in events, assisting wherever possible, and following up to ensure that gains are maintained.

Coordinate quality control objectives and activities to resolve production issues, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.

Drive Kaizen initiatives by working with teams to identify, implement, track, and report.

Review production schedules, engineering specifications, orders, and related information to obtain knowledge of manufacturing methods, procedures, and activities.

Evaluate technical specifications and economic factors relating to process or product design objectives.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications Associate or bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline or related technical field or equivalent level of coursework

Self-motivated and driven individual who takes ownership in the areas of responsibility

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and techniques as well as CAD and Blueprint reading

Proficient with MS Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and use of a PC.Preferred Skills and Experience Strong attention to detail with a focus on quality at all times.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Good analytical and decision-making skills

Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work based on business needs.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions, to prioritize and work in a multi-tasked environment

Ability to work under time constraints with changing priorities under minimal supervision.

Must be able to follow directions and work in a team environment.

Knowledge of common techniques for material handling

Previous manufacturing experience

Physical Requirements Standing and walking for long shifts

Ability to lift loads up to 25 lbs.

Ability to reach overhead and forward when troubleshooting equipment

Company Overview Boyd is the world’s leading innovator in sustainable engineered material and thermal solutions that make our customers’ products better, safer, faster, and more reliable. We develop and combine technologies to solve ambitious performance targets in our customers’ most critical applications. By implementing technologies and material science in novel ways to seal, protect, cool, and interface, Boyd has continually redefined the possible and championed customer success for over 90 years.

Additional Information This document is intended to describe the general content of, and requirements for performing this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

Boyd is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disabilities age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Position is located in Grand Rapids, Michigan All Job Posting Locations Grand Rapids Remote Type On-SiteEEO Statement Boyd Corp is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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