Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement plans to improve safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Explore and implement methods to automate systems.
• Program new and existing automated systems.
• Design and plan equipment layout(s).
• Implement, test, and debug control systems on equipment.
• Contribute to tooling and processes for product development leading to high volume manufacturing.
• Lead optimization of industrial processes and machinery to improve efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Establish goals for the operation.
• Ensure accountability by establishing clear responsibilities to monitor work and measure results.
• Support defect reduction studies.
• Work with tooling to confirm feasibility.
• Evaluate processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.
• Update management regularly on project status, identifying delays and needed assistance.
• Conduct risk assessments on processes and equipment.
• Identify and take ownership of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Conduct tests and monitor process performance throughout production.
• Troubleshoot problems associated with manufacturing processes.
• Confirm efficiency of manufacturing processes.
• Lead Supervisor meetings to communicate and monitor production activities.
• Identify resources needed for capital expenses.
• Facilitate change and innovative approaches in the workplace.
• Identify root causes of problems and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate Preventive Maintenance activities collaboratively with Maintenance Management.
• Work with Product Engineers to support new product R&D, testing, and production pilot requirements.
• Identify and implement cost savings projects and efficiency improvement activities.
• Promote a transparent and positive work environment.
• Ensure a safe work environment by promoting safe practices and procedures.
• Lead 5S efforts, stress good housekeeping, and safe work practices.

Required Leadership Competencies

• Be a leader and motivator with a focus on a productive and positive working environment.
• Be a strategic thinker.
• Use lean manufacturing techniques and tools to improve processes.
• Foster creativity, innovation, and communication with all employees.
• Lead Continuous Improvement events and projects.
• Be enthusiastic, hard-working, and have a can-do attitude.
• Work as a true team player with other functional departments and leaders.
• Maintain smooth communication flow.
• Familiarity with Continuous Improvement practices to improve productivity, quality, reduce expenses, efficiency gains, inventory reduction, and support sales growth.
• Optimize work processes to drive improvements in the overall process flow from Receiving to Shipping.

Skills

• Excellent leadership skills: high integrity, results-driven, interpersonal skills, ability to champion change, and strong manufacturing competencies.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools.
• Ability to problem solve and lead significant improvements in quality, productivity, cost, and material initiatives.
• Familiar with Allen Bradley PLCs or similar.
• Familiar with Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs).
• Ability to communicate at different levels within the organization.
• History of increasing responsibilities with a proven track record of achieving good results.
• Flexible with regard to work schedule.
• Knowledge of PFMEAs and Process Flow Diagrams.
• Strong presence on the manufacturing floor.
• Knowledge of process engineering software.
• Advanced Project Management Skills: ability to set project plans and meet key milestones in a timely manner.
• Strong knowledge of Value-stream Mapping.
• Ability to effectively use MS Office suite and PC applications.
• Proficient in AutoCAD.
• Excellent mechanical aptitude.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, or Process Engineering preferred).
• A minimum of 5-7 years of engineering experience.

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Lean/Six-Sigma certification.
• Automotive/TPS background.
• Robotics: implementation and development.
• PLC programming (Allen Bradley and Keyence).
• HMI programming.
• Experience with Keyence vision sensors, barcode scanners, etc.
• Knowledge of multiple axis robotic programming.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Creative problem-solving.
• Teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance.
• Adaptability.
• Time management.
• Logical thinking.
• Collaboration/Teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical labor for extended periods in temperature extremes.
• Full range of body motion including twisting, bending, reaching, squatting.
• Ability to stand and be mobile for a minimum of 8 hours.