Process Engineer II

Job Summary

The Process Engineer II is responsible for process improvement projects focused on defect rate improvement, new material and model introduction, specification validation, overall equipment efficiency, and tasks to improve the cell manufacturing process. Additionally, the Engineer will develop and implement process strategies, manage process resources, and optimize current processes.

• Being a part of Panasonic’s Cell and Process Engineering team. The Cell and Process Engineering team is responsible for continuously improving processes, supporting new model conversion and new line setup, solving chronic production issues and supporting Panasonic’s battery production to ensure our world-class production is running smoothly and without issue. In addition, we continually seek to improve our process by means of productivity, quality, cost, and other key metrics
• Using troubleshooting skills and ability to solve unknown problems through root cause identification and effective countermeasure development and implementation
• Troubleshooting chronic production problems to maintain output levels and reduce defects
• Working with other engineering teams to coordinate process and machine improvement activities ranging from long term process development projects to reactive countermeasures to address immediate issues
• Make data-driven decisions and improving data analysis skill
• Working with engineering/maintenance/quality teams to develop permanent structures & countermeasures to common problems in daily manufacturing. Can relate to productivity, quality, loss, safety, etc.
• Assist implementing and expanding new countermeasures into production lines
• Monitoring and auditing manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved
• Applying knowledge to develop standard work instructions, SOP’s and troubleshooting guides
• Implementing and supporting manufacturing industrial automation
• Other duties may be assigned

• To ensure the health and safety in the workplace and for the protection of our employees, wearing PPE is a possibility and may include equipment such as a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, bump cap, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator.

• Basic/
  
  Required:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline
• Preferred:
  Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or similar discipline

• 2-4 years of process engineering or manufacturing engineering experience
• Panasonic follows a culture of full-cycle engineering where members will have full responsibility and accountability for their projects from start to finish
• Experience performing engineering functions and responsibilities in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to train manufacturing operators on new or revised manufacturing process instructions or tooling
• Should be flexible with the working environment and be able to perform job duties between manufacturing floor and office/desk
• Ability to perform machine and process troubleshooting and apply root cause analysis
• Experience working on projects such as scrap reduction, cost improvements, and FTE reduction
• Must have engineering skills (process development/improvement, troubleshooting, data analysis, tolerancing, MPI’s)
• Capable of effective communication and in reaching agreement on path forwards with relevant teams
• Capable of identifying critical process parameters. Knowledge of FTA, FMEA, etc.
• Team working skills at all levels of an organization, especially skilled at working with direct labor to understand challenges and work on developing optimal solutions using structured methods
• Self-starter who works well independently and an outstanding ability to follow up with minimal direction and will focus on team success
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment, effectively prioritize work, and deliver quality results
• A strong work ethic with a “get the job done” approach who consistently delivers excellent customer service, both…