Manufacturing Process Engineer

Job Summary

Reports to the Technical Leader. Responsible for the lineside support projects and process improvement activities toward attainment of departmental and plant goals specifically supporting a production line. Must be able to use data driven decisions to drive improvements and show effectiveness. Primary focus in areas of capacity expansion through existing process optimization, quality/waste improvement and cost improvement activities. Required to balance multiple assignments of varying scope and complexity interacting with several levels of cross-functional teams.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the design and implementation of machine improvements.
• Assist Project engineers with design feedback and installation assistance for capital projects.
• Proficient in mechanical design and troubleshooting.
• Familiar with and able to teach maintenance principles and techniques.
• Guides staff in troubleshooting and upkeep of cam driven equipment, that integrate pneumatic, servo and PLC driven equipment/sensors.
• Supports the plant manufacturing effort, with proven ability to identify problems and pursue plans toward their resolution in a FAST-PACED environment.
• Has knowledge of common Engineering industry practices, equipment repair and cultivating vendor relationships.
• Coordinates activities between equipment vendors, Division R & D, and plant functional departments.
• Manage multiple projects of small to large scope projects requiring extensive coordination to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost objectives.
• Prepares and submits capital appropriation requests and controls expenditures for small scale improvements.
• Knowledgeable about established safety standards and collaborates with EHS staff to update and maintain a safe work environment.
• Helps facilitate and coordinate strategic PM activities that align with data driven troubleshooting.
• Recommends vendors for commercial items and materials needed for projects, cost savings, and reliability.
• Determines which elements of a job are suitable for in-house fabrication or revision and which items should be contracted. Secures quotations and selects contractors, directing their efforts to satisfactory completion of the necessary work.
• Recommends and implements capital equipment or process modifications, including physical installation, debugging, and training of production personnel.
• Responsible for all associated documentation updates and implementation including: validations, Operations Procedures, Preventive Maintenance schedules, Engineering Change Notifications, and Bill of Materials.
• Develops a firm understanding of all equipment to include setup, adjustment, and assessment of possible improvements.
• Attains budgeted cost reductions and efficiency gains.
• Accountable for spending within approved limits on programs within the department.
• Help guide, mentor and develop technical staff to ensure continuous improvement.
• MUST have the ability to modify, redesign, and create technical drawings of tooling and fixtures.
• Required to advanced capability ability to use Microsoft Suite products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint, etc).
• Required to have experience and expertise in SolidWorks, AutoCAD, etc. Other CAD experience is acceptable but SolidWorks, AutoCAD preferred.
• Must have the ability to present, convey content and garner understanding publicly to a nontechnical audience. (Example: Project report outs, Technical Trainings, Safety Stand downs, etc.)

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other duties as required.
• Spend more than 70% of your time on the floor supporting troubleshooting, maintenance and improvement projects.
• Directs the efforts of support personnel in the modification, adjustment, removal, and installation of equipment.
• May provide functional supervision of other Engineers toward attainment of assignments.

Education

Preferred Bachelor's or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering. Will consider length of experience in lieu of Degree.

Experience

All levels of experience shall be considered, compensation to align with experience.

Benefits

• $5,000 Sign On Bonus with additional $5,000 Sign On Bonus 6 months after start date!