Process Engineer

Purpose and Mission

• Providing engineering and technical support to operations and identifying potential cost savings
• Analyzing current processes and delivering options for continuous improvement
• Planning, leading, and/or supporting the implementation of focused improvement events, cycle time reductions, set up reductions and pull systems resulting in scrap reduction
• Floor Time - 70% or greater

• Is readily available to the team to support in job setup and work balancing
• Develops equipment specifications, working with suppliers and maintenance
• Ensures process stability
• Ensures accuracy of standardized work and relevant work instructions
• Participates in best practice groups, owns consistency internal and external to the plant
• Supports the team in problem solving activities, technical expertise
• Introduces and investigates suggestions of new technologies
• Participates in layered audits
• Is accountable for meeting or exceeding business targets
• Is accountable for the process design and verification in their area of responsibility
• Visible leadership and personal communication
• Process improvement (drive CI activities)
• Tactical includes spending time on the floor (e.g., layered audits, updates and participation to problem solving, safety walks, etc.) and meetings on critical areas
• Strategic includes budgeting and production planning
• Assures processes are capable of meeting business metrics
• Is responsible for deployment of new product planning

Metric Categories

• Safety
• Quality
• Delivery
• Cost
• People/Engagement
• Sustainability

• Broad knowledge of operational procedures and tools obtained through extensive work experience

• Required degree in Engineering, Preferred degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 0-2 years of professional experience required, 3+ years of experience a plus
• Specialty skills preferred:
  Six Sigma Yellow Belt, a plus
• Preferred experience using software to analyze data, Power BI, Excel, Minitab, etc.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills desired, an ability to communicate to machine owners/operators and a global team

• Bachelor’s degree in chemical, mechanical, or industrial engineering is preferred.

We’re looking for individuals who are not afraid to take risks and explore new ideas. If you are passionate about personal growth and bringing your authentic self to work, we want you on our team! At Bekaert, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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