Process Engineer

Responsible for evaluating new/existing processes and configuring manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS • Evaluate and improve on processes in manufacturing systems. • Maintain reliable and safe manufacturing systems while improving production rates, efficiencies, yields, costs and changeovers. • Develop innovative solutions. • Improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards. • Prepare samples for study. • Analyze testing results and compare against customer specifications. • Collect, record, and transcribe data. • Show results in reports. • Develop and implement systems that optimize all phases of production process. • Provide suggestions during incident investigations. • Advise on corrective actions. • Work with equipment designers and operations to develop a cost-effective and working production process. • Ensure projects are completed on time. • Ensure financial budgets are followed. • Research and purchase new manufacturing technology. • Maintain database of operational work standards. • Work with advanced product development/manufacturing to establish baseline processing standards for new products and production methods. REQUIREMENTS • Must have excellent communication and organization skills, along with strong math background. • Work well independently and with teams. • Must be a team player within a progressive work environment. • Must be able to work with a high degree of accuracy, under pressure and with frequent interruptions. • Lean Six Sigma Manufacturing Experience (Black Belt or Green Belt). • Working knowledge of a variety of software including Microsoft Excel, Word. • Working knowledge of CAD systems (Auto Cad, Spinfire) • Strong problem solving skills. • Some travel required. SUPERVISION Must be able to work with little to no supervision. Must be able to supervise, lead, coach, develop, evaluate, and discipline direct reports. EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATION/LICENSE REQUIRED • Minimum technical education (BS/BA degree) and/or equivalent working experience (5+ years) in: o Manufacturing Operations o LEAN Manufacturing o Automotive quality systems o Professional certification in ASQ-CQE, CQA, or CQM o APQP, Six Sigma, 8-D Training, 5S Visual Factories WORKING CONDITIONS 1) Degree of Physical Demands (Strength) usually associated with this classification: a. Medium to heavy work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force infrequently, involves transporting, positioning, stooping, and bending on an infrequent basis. 2) Environmental Conditions (Physical Surroundings) usually associated with this classification: a. Incumbent to exposure to internal office conditions and internal plant conditions such infrequent exposure to loud noise (s), dust and miscellaneous particles, and cold/heat. 3) Environmental Conditions (Hazards) usually associated with this classification: a. Infrequent exposure to Hi-Lo traffic. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.