Production Engineer

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for yield, downtime, and quality of assigned production area
• Serve as supervisor for setup personnel and ensure they have all tools needed to do their job
• Initiate improvements related to process, machine performance, equipment, and safety
• Facilitate corrective and preventative action on shift by utilizing Root Cause Analysis, 5 Why Analysis, Fishbone Analysis, Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and other problem solving tools
• Work with Shift Foreman to troubleshoot operational and machine issues
• Perform “Walk the Floor” activities throughout the plant checking on and maintaining KPIs such as yield, downtime, 6S and handling issues; collaborate with Hot End and Cold End Foremen to adjust equipment and/or manpower as needed to meet established production goals
• Lead cross-functional teams in improvement projects; has ability to work with various departments and employees
• Anticipate potential production issues through observation and data analysis
• Report any process or equipment problems; take necessary corrective action
• Participate in all required meetings, create and deliver presentations as needed
• Complete all necessary daily, weekly, and monthly reports and documents
• Adhere to, and enforce all, safety rules; act as a safety leader

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Understand and manage the industrial, technical and sales aspects of the manufacturing process
• Interpersonal and team skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to present ideas, and/or facts and recommendations effectively
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a disposition to achieve results
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Education And Work Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering discipline

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Production/Warehouse/Office Environment