MANUFACTURING PROCESS ENGINEER 

This is an onsite job in Gallatin, TN.

JOB SUMMARY/OBJECTIVE: 

The Manufacturing Process Engineer develops and improves processes and provides direction and assistance to his work group to meet assigned objectives. In this role you will work within defined parameters to make decisions, apply concepts to issues of moderate complexity, and solve manufacturing problems through immediate well-founded actions. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Develop, evaluate, and improve manual and automated manufacturing and assembly methods, utilizing knowledge of fabrication processes, tooling, and fixture design and production equipment capabilities. This activity covers a variety of manufacturing and assembly processes. 

• Produce manufacturing processes with the utmost integrity and adherence to Quality policy 
• Design and maintain concise Process Documentation to support manufacturing and assembly processes 
• Support and meet development and production schedules, driving productivity, and quality initiatives, and manage the areas within budget guidelines and controls 
• Assist in determining the proper manufacturing processes for assembly, inspection, and test of required components 
• Convey technical understanding to production personnel through work instructions, product knowledge, and hands-on training 
• Evaluate manufacturing processes for improvement of product flow, cost, and First Time Yield (FTY) 
• Analyze technical drawings and data and offer configuration changes to enhance product manufacturability 
• Initiate plans of action to troubleshoot and solve recurring problems within production 

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 

Assist cross-functional support teams consisting of Quality Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Buyer/Planners, Maintenance, and Manufacturing by the following: 

• Encourage and maintain a safe work environment 
• Support site initiatives for Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing and productivity improvements 
• Provide direction, leadership, and technical support for production shop 
• Ensure production KPI’s are maintained by providing Engineering support to reduce downtime and enhance production output 
• Assist in other projects as needed 

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Work is performed in a group office/manufacturing environment. 
• Utilization of P.C. and Microsoft Office applications. 
• Interaction with Industrial Equipment and Raw Materials 
• Basic mechanical skills

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS/ABILITIES: 

• BSME/BSIE and at least 3 years of manufacturing experience in a technical role (or at least 6 years equivalent experience) 
• Understanding of the practical application of lean manufacturing
• Ability to conceptualize production processes and process tooling that support safety, quality and productivity objectives 
• Ability to manage projects in a team environment 
• Ability to excel in a high volume production atmosphere
• Experience in 3D CAD modeling. (NX software preferred, but not required)
• Exposure to robotic processing and automation a plus.
• Exposure to CNC machining processing a plus