Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Manufacturer is seeking a Process Engineer to work in their manufacturing process engineering team. The Process Engineer will be responsible for overseeing an assigned area related to best practices, KPI improvement, plan execution and new technology industrialization. This position will report to the Production Manager and will take daily direction from the Technical Manager. Responsibilities will include:

Developing and improving line layouts and making line modifications

Sharing and evaluating best practice with sister locations

Supporting the company's best manufacturing initiatives as a team and by partnering with other sites

Assisting with new model activities and capital equipment projects

Monitoring and analysis of production numbers and KPIs by utilizing the company's SCADA system

Identifying continuous improvement projects, overseeing 6-8 CI projects at a time, including managing project timelines

Completing the assigned area's capability and capacity analysis on a bi-annual basis

Training associates on proper quality, production and engineering procedures

Conceptualizing and designing fixtures and gauges in 2D and 3D software

Spending up to 50% of your time on the manufacturing floor, focused on engineering efforts

Other engineering tasks as assigned

This is a hands-on position that requires qualified candidates to be on the manufacturing floor up to 50% of their day. Candidates should be able to manage their own projects, be flexible with their work requirements, have good written and verbal communication and enjoy working within a team of engineers. Individuals should have excellent floor communication skills and be able to effectively communicate with front line associates. Medical benefits are available the first of the month after 30 days of employment. Holidays, vacation, relocation assistance, 401K and bonus! Depending on projects, this position does require candidates to work up to one Saturday every 4-6 weeks.

Requirements for the Process Engineer:

A Bachelor's degree is required; preferred majors include mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technologies, industrial technologies or manufacturing technologies

At least two years in a similar process engineering position

Experience performing engineering functions in manufacturing environments

Experience focused on continuous improvement initiatives, including scrap reduction, efficiency improvement, elimination of downtime, etc.

Project management skills

Basic 2D and 3D modeling

Microsoft Office, specifically Excel

Skills preferred but NOT required:

Automotive manufacturing work experience

Capital equipment projects

Exposure to Lean and/or Six Sigma methodologies

New model launch

Strong data analysis skills

Why work for this organization:

New capital equipment projects

Diverse business mix (Honda, Toyota, Ford and other OEMs)

Supply truck, car and van markets

Competitive benefits package and bonus structure

Strong project work

Opportunity for advancement