Process Engineer

Job Description

Position: Process Engineer

Department: Elastomers

Functional Area: Engineering

Classification: Non-Exempt Exempt

Reporting Structure: Team Leader Industrial Engineer

Educational Background Required:

Bachelor’s degree, B.S. preferred.

3-5 years of hands-on Automotive Manufacturing; minimum of 2 years manufacturing process development

Knowledge of Plastic Manufacturing Processes Preferred

Skills and Training

Automotive industry knowledge

Basic Controls/Electrical Knowledge

Basic Robotic/Mechatronic Knowledge

Basic Mechanical Knowledge

Essential Functions Required for Job

Create and improve Compression-molding machinery and processes.

Work with research and development to create new manufacturing processes as needed.

Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements.

Analyze production and machinery KPIs.

Ensure quality output of molded components.

Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources.

Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment.

Design and build necessary components/fixtures as needed to improve production process.

Analyze quality control and correct flaws.

Create new reports/deviations and yearly verifications.

Create and maintain pFMEA documents.

Utilize problem solving tools such as A3, 5 Why’s.etc.

Create and maintain Work and Set up Instruction for new and existing processes

Work with surrounding departments to complete projects on time and under budget

Identify and generate solutions for safety incidents as they arise

Interaction Required: Within the company and Externally

All Internal Departments

Workplace and Equipment:

Office workplace, PC, telephone, SAP, MS-Office, VPN, laptop, SolidWorks, 3D Printer, SRM System

Physical Requirements:

Sitting

Standing

Lifting

Repeated Hand Motion

Environmental:

Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area

Controlled temperatures: Offices / Labs

Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes, Fiber Glass

Other: Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Full-time