Process Engineer

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JOB TITLE:

Process Engr

JOB GRADE: EX06

FLSA STATUS: EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT NAME:
Process Engineering & Control

DEPARTMENT CODE: QCT

REPORTS TO:

Area Manager

I. Position Summary

• Formulate and manage process improvement projects in all production areas.
• Commission and debug new process.
• Analyze data, identify bottlenecks, and streamline existing processes.

II.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Extract and evaluate data to identify projects that need to be worked on.
• Identify ways to improve processes and manage getting these done.
• Identify causes of defects and manage teams to eliminate these causes.
• Identify ways to better do processes and document them in work instructions.
• Identify root causes of problems and manage a team to eliminate these causes.
• Make drawings of new parts needed and all engineering work to make parts function as intended.
• Improve tooling, setup, and productivity.

III. Supervisory Responsibilities

• The Process Engineer has no supervisory responsibilities.

IV. Required Competencies

• Customer Focus:
  Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts accordingly, giving high priority to customer service.
• Integrity and Accountability:
  Acts with integrity; adheres to values and takes responsibility.
• Respect and Humility:
  Approaches others with respect and humility, acknowledges diversity, and responds well to constructive criticism.
• Teamwork:
  Works effectively and efficiently as part of a group to achieve goals and ensure safety.
• Communication:
  Conveys information clearly in writing and speech; listens effectively and responds appropriately.
• Decision Making and Problem Solving:
  Seeks creative ideas, displays sound judgment, gathers and analyzes information to determine root cause.
• Dependability / Self-Management:
  Carries out work assignments without close supervision and follows through on commitments.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Builds unity and respects opinions, contributing constructively to team goals.
• Motivation and Commitment:
  Proactive, dedicated, and adapts positively to change.
• Safety & Environmental Awareness & Compliance:
  Practices safe behavior, follows policies, and promotes safety initiatives.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Required

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university, or four to five years or more directly related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination.

Required Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents and reports.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers.

Required Analytical Skills

• Mathematical, logic, and ability to understand engineering computation and principles.
• Ability to add and subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Unique Qualifications or Core Competencies

• Ability to multi-task.
• Must be a critical thinker.
• Ability to work on a team well.

Other Required Skills

• Knowledge of basic machinery.
• Knowledge of test procedures and statistical analysis.
• Knowledge of Excel and Minitab.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or Solid Works.
• Ability to give presentations.
• May be asked to perform unrelated tasks such as noise analysis and compressed air problem solving.

V. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently required to talk or hear and sit.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

VI. WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly exposed to typical office conditions.
• Noise level usually moderate.

VII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

• Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
• Hearing, head and eye protection are required in designated areas or under prescribed work conditions.

VIII. EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

This job description is not to be considered a written contract. Employment with NGK is s means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law. Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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