Senior Process Technician

JOB FUNCTION:

Responsible for development of new production processes and evaluating existing processes to increase stamping and bending efficiencies. For new production processes, the Senior Process Technician will complete feasibility studies, assess designs to determine stamping and bending tooling, processes, and integration of efficiencies for increased profit margins. For the evaluation of existing process, the Senior Process Technician supports all areas of production through the troubleshooting process should machines not be producing at full capacity, educate and influence machine operators and supervisors on troubleshooting methodology and implementation of resolution, and performance of mechatronics (hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical) process solutions.

The Senior Process Technician will lead teams throughout Scherdel North America to ensure transfer of technical knowledge and development of best practice standards.

• Lead and execute the transfer technology to/from Germany, Mexico, and other Scherdel facility locations
• Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving rates, efficiencies, yields, and changeovers
• Work with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop cost-effective and working production process
• Introduces new processes and technologies throughout Scherdel North America
• Provides technical support for programming and troubleshooting of programmable logic controls (PLC's)
• Supports the increase of automation and integration for vision systems within the technical processes and production
• Support the composition of process documentation and operating manuals
• Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems
• Develop, configure, and optimize innovative solutions and industrial processes from inception through to start up and certification
• Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards
• Collect, prepare, record, and transcribe data and present results in professional reports
• Work with and coordinate activities with colleagues located in Germany, Mexico, and other locations.
• Advise on corrective actions
• Ensure projects are completed effectively and on time
• Research and present new manufacturing technology to management for purchase
• Works according to Scherdel's quality and environmental system requirements, as well as customer quality requirements.

Education/

Experience:

10+ years experience in the automotive spring industry, required

Completion of apprenticeship OR on-the-job training and compensatory technical college education, required

Bi-lingual (English and German), required Experience leading teams, required

• Ability to complete troubleshooting tasks independently
• Must be comfortable with integrating new technology into an existing business environment
• Must work well individually, as well as in a team environment
• Self-directed with excelled decision making skills
• Time Management
• Results Driven
• Thoroughness
• Communication
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility

• Ability to bend twist and stand for periods up to 8‑12 hours
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs, if required
• Ability to work on repetitive tasks
• Must be able to perform duties in a fast-paced environment
• Travel (international and domestic) may be required
• Daily use of technologies included long periods of time using computer, technical software, and machine programming

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Tuition assistance
• Disability insurance

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