Process Engineer

We're looking for an experienced Injection Molding Technician
- Process Engineer at our modern manufacturing facility located just east of the US 12 - US 31 Bypass, 10 miles North of South Bend. We encapsulate glass with an injection molding process and assemble windows for the automotive original equipment manufacturer customer. With a broad range of customers and investments in new technology and new model launches you can unleash your potential with us!

We offer onsite continuing education and certification courses throughout the year to keep your skills up to date.

We reward innovation through our quick kaizen program and great team results equal monthly bonuses for you.

Job Title:

Process Engineer I Reports To:
Area Manager

Location:

Niles, MI Department:
Production

Employees Supervised:
Process Technician(s)

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package, which includes a fantastic 401k that DOUBLES your personal contribution, great Anthem benefits; generous vacation and these other great perks:

Onsite FREE fitness center; 12 Paid Holidays including the week between Christmas and New Years;
Paid Medical Leave;
South Bend Cubs Tickets;
Site Performance Bonus Program;
Birthday and Anniversary Awards;
Veteran's Day recognition;
Tuition Reimbursement including Graduate Degrees;
Onsite Convenience Store; FREE meals and other monthly recognition events;
Safe, Secure and Clean Work Environment;
Annual Raises;
Employee Suggestion Program with prizes;
Family Atmosphere
- Respectful
- Community Activities; FREE Safety toed shoes / boots;
Environmentally Friendly Reduce
- Reuse
- Recycle; FREE coffee Fridays; MORE!

Monitors process performance in order to identify areas for improvement, defines problems relating to product/process systems, and implements improvement programs to eliminate problems. Leads team projects and provides technical and problem solving support as required

• Instigates studies and actions to overcome quality, processing, and safety problems to reduce waste and improve team performance.
• Develop and maintain process documentation; i.e. Process Flow, PFMEA, Control Plan, and related Work Instructions or SOP. Audit regularly for the accuracy and effectiveness of such procedures. Guarantee that process standards correspond to the company’s objectives, costs, and supplies in order to meet the needs of the customer.
• Setup systems and train team members in Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s), problem solving, CI techniques (Ex: 5S, TPM, SMED, process capability measurement, and statistical process control (SPC), in order that internal/external customer needs are met.
• Full participation in the New Model Introduction process by the development of new products or processes and systems. Contribute to research and development projects. Assist in the commissioning equipment and other systems to ensure that introduction into the production facility is efficient with minimal disruption.
• Coordinates testing of new materials, processes, and equipment before the introduction into the production phase.
• Will own the containment and corrective action for all product CARs and serve as a “primary” contact for all customer-site ambassadors. This will also require travel to customer locations.
• Works in compliance with all safety rules and regulations. Provide actions to support safety and environmental compliance and improvement. Evaluate workcell set up, equipment, and operating procedure for ergonomic impacts and provide actions for ergonomic improvements.
• Participate in various training and workshops to expand the engineering skill set.
• Adherence to NSG/Pilkington Standards of Business Conduct and its Values and Principles
• Other duties as assigned by manager