Process Engineer

About the Role

The Process Engineer is responsible for utilizing advanced Engineering principles to improve production line processes with a goal of simplification for Operators and Leads. This person will partner with other Engineering team members working in the center of plant in the Engineering hub.

Experience using Six Sigma to improve processes is preferred. Knowledge of glass cutting, edging, and bending for the automotive industry would be beneficial. Exposure to process equipment, upgrades, new equipment installations, and other technological enhancements supporting the facility and manufacturing processes is desirable. A working knowledge of computer-aided design equipment and computerized processes is preferred.

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills are required, along with the ability to communicate effectively with operators, peers, management, and vendors. The role involves troubleshooting, analyzing, and resolving mechanical problems, planning, organizing, and sharing information, and working independently to manage projects to established timelines.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement basic assigned production process modifications and engineering projects to increase plant safety, quality, efficiency, and to reduce variable costs.
• Develop project plans related to engineering assignments and assist in developing short and medium-range plans, providing information for Project Expense requests and ACT’s related to plant and process engineering (including basic technical information, vendor contract review, technical data, and performance of technical study projects) to assist in decision-making for expensed and capital project improvements.
• Utilize effective cost controls and sound engineering judgment in the timely planning and implementation of projects and other work assignments to contribute to plant productivity and profitability goals.
• Work with maintenance and production to provide technological guidance and assistance in developing equipment operational and maintenance procedures to ensure equipment performs at optimum levels consistently.
• Utilize QIP, SPC, and other techniques and procedures in equipment/process design and in the establishment of vendor specifications and other work activities to contribute to continuous improvement and meet customer requirements.
• Implement and emphasize safety, health, and environmental control policies and procedures in both personal work activities and in equipment/process design and modifications to ensure plant/company safety and health goals are achieved.
• Installation of new automotive product lines is a plus.

Reports to: Maintenance & Engineering Manager. Working conditions: Office and plant floor.