Process Engineer II

About the role

The Process Engineer II will identify improvement opportunities that align with strategic objectives and lead multi-disciplined teams improving existing processes, reducing costs, and assisting in the implementation of new manufacturing processes. This will be accomplished through the use of process improvement methodologies utilizing DMAIC, DOE, FMEA, Process Mapping, 6S, etc.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate all processes to identify opportunities to improve product uniformity, eliminate non-value-added functions, optimize process efficiency, and evaluate process for yield and safety improvement opportunities
• Partner with manufacturing to develop, maintain, implement, and monitor operational procedures and standards
• Reduce off-quality by analyzing quality data to determine root cause
• Perform cost analysis, time studies, frequency checks, and material usage analysis
• Collaborate with Engineering to plan and execute all aspects of a project or technology initiative, including basic data collection, engineering evaluation, scope of work development, cost estimations and financial analysis
• Analyze, develop, coordinate, implement and interpret the results of projects and trials related to continuous improvement and techniques
• Provide regular updates on project status
• Maintain accurate, legible, and well-organized records of all projects, trials and necessary support data in manufacturing and related support areas
• Maintain Process Specifications
• Perform Process Audits
• Coordinate functional experts in contacting outside vendors concerning raw materials, supplies, machinery or equipment as necessary to meet company needs
• Monitor compliance with OSHA regulations, ISO 9001 & 14001 policies
• Maintain and promote good housekeeping
• Comply with environmental regulations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Candidates should enjoy both hands-on and theoretical engineering approaches. Educational requirements: BS in Engineering and over 2 years Process, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering experience

Skills and experience

• Professional attitude and work ethic, and a self-starter with a desire to achieve results
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, from floor level through the management level
• Proven team leadership skills and the ability to influence others at all levels of the organization
• Knowledgeable of process engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, and material properties
• Capable of process documentation such as manufacturing routings, task descriptions, work center definitions
• Experience with project costing, bid package preparation and execution (desirable)
• Experience leading cross-functional problem-solving teams with demonstrated success
• Thorough understanding and demonstrated working knowledge of Six Sigma and Lean tools and techniques (DMAIC, DOE, FMEA, SPC, Process Mapping, etc.)
• Able to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data
• Experience with statistical software such as Minitab or SPC for Excel, flowcharting and process mapping software; the ability to train others in use
• Strong time and project management skills
• Experience working with customers to understand performance and end-use requirements, determining critical process characteristics, variables, and measurement systems that determine and measure conformance to requirements
• Familiar with design of machinery fundamentals