Leader, Process Engineering

Position Summary

Supervises, trains, and mentors process engineering team members in the development and implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and safety and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised composite products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to less senior process engineers and technicians.
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects; guide others in resolving complex issues in specialized area.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Cook up cross-functional teams and projects; guide others in resolving complex issues in specialized area.
• Cook up cross-functional teams and projects; guide others in resolving complex issues in specialized area.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, timelines, budgets, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with sales, planning, and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for safety improvements, cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Ensure that subordinates are aware of and comply with company, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Works with subordinates to set objectives; manages the performance and development of subordinates; works with subordinate team to maintain a positive, motivated work force.
• Responsible for the management, evaluation, and development of subordinates.

Education/ Skills/ Experience

• B.S. degree in related engineering discipline and 5-10 years related experience required, including wind blade composite or other composite experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• CAD/CAM proficiency.
• CNC machine programming.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs.
• Machine tooling, design, molding.
• Computer proficiency.
• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects from inception to implementation.
• Quality-oriented and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

Training Requirements

Must attend all mandatory HR training modules such as drug testing, harassment, FMLA, positive work environment, etc. Desired Trainings: Safe work practices. ISO 9001 quality standards and/ or quality methods. Advanced problem-solving skills (i.e. Six Sigma Green Belt).

Physical Demands

• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times.
• Stamina to work 50+ hours / week to support plant performance.