Process Engineer

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements safe, optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment platforms.
• Performs research, design, and development of manufacturing processes, including production work flow, raw material specifications, mixing, molding, and high temperature baking processes, and equipment specifications.
• Designs and implements improvements to manufacturing processes, methods, and controls.
• Designs, develops, tests, and/or outsources various processes, machinery, and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Develops manufacturing Drawings, Bills of Materials, Routers, Work Instructions, and Control Plans using manufacturing engineering best practices.
• Provide support in new product development & testing, APQP, PPAP, product and process validation, product audits, drawing & BOM conformance, and projects related to standard work & reduction in process variation.
• Supports the conversion of small-scale processes into commercially viable large-scale operations.
• Captures and coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products, processes, and equipment.
• Prepares quotations for labor, tooling, and equipment to support the business unit requirements.
• Supports product/process analysis and implements continuous improvement initiatives for cost reduction, scrap reduction, yield improvements and increased overall equipment efficiency.
• Conducts PFMEAs on manufacturing processes, methods, equipment, and controls.
• Represents process engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Communicate with engineering, quality and supply chain team to assist in MRB, RMA, material disposition, root-cause analysis, and in preparation and follow-up of corrective action reports.
• Participates in concurrent engineering design reviews.
• Writes and submits Capital Expenditure requests.
• Evaluates and troubleshoots manufacturing, quality and assembly line issues using failure mode effect analysis (FMEA) and other problem solving methods, perform process capacity and capability analysis.
• Aids in training all shop floor associates on manufacturing processes and methods.

Qualifications

• BS. degree in Material Science or Engineering.
• 1-3 years related experience preferred.
• Prior experience working with manufacturing processes that utilize raw material handling, mixing, molding, and high temperature baking equipment (mixers, presses, ovens, etc.) is required.
• Basic understanding of quality management systems in an ISO 9001/AS 9100 is required.
• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with developing/documenting procedures is required.
• Materials experience – specific to ceramics.

Additional Requirements

• Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to clearly present ideas and reports in written and verbal format.
• Ability to work well with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments of the Company.
• Ability to work well with external contacts of the Company.
• Good time management, planning and negotiation skills.