Description

Springs Window Fashions is hiring for a Senior Level Process Engineer with a focus on Manufacturing Processes. Equipment, and Systems.

Job Summary

Responsibility to plan, coordinate and implement process equipment solutions related to new product introduction, manufacturing footprint, automation and sustaining engineering activities in US and MX locations in accordance with key business goals and strategies.

New Product Introduction

• Collaborates with Product Engineering Management & Engineers to design, develop and implement manufacturing systems to execute multiple product concepts and major product enhancements.
• Collaborates with core and plant process & equipment and industrial engineers to deliver turnkey lean manufacturing system designs that excel in the areas of safety, quality, capacity, flexibility, balance, and flow.
• Specifies, procures, and delivers key capital equipment including commissioning, training, maintenance programs, spare parts, etc. in accordance with business goals and strategies.
• Directs engagement with supply chain partners in Plant operations & engineering teams on process development and design enhancement
• Evaluates proposals, hires, and supervises external design and engineering firms against project schedule, budget, and design criteria.
• Leads and executes 3P workshops to enhance product designs to simplify manufacturability of products to improve quality, delivery, and costs.
• Provides project work details and timeline management with accountability for key engineering deliverables.

Manufacturing Footprint

• Specifies & develops manufacturing capability and processing equipment to support insourcing of supplier purchased components in accordance with business strategies and goals
• Leads and coordinates activities to refurbish, pack, relocate and commission processing equipment in new or existing manufacturing locations for both US and MX facilities
• Engages supply chain partners to build detailed projects plans to meet all key business goals
• Develops and drives project execution through the use project planning tools including timelines, activities & key milestones, owners, etc. to communicate clear status and risks to senior management
• Prepares and issues required reports, summaries, and presentations related to engineering activities.

Automation & Plant Support

• Identifies & develops equipment vendors and resources to execute automation roadmap to reduce high manual work content in key product lines as specified for all manufacturing locations to deliver operating benefits and efficiencies
• Plans, specifies, procures, and delivers key capital equipment including commissioning, training, maintenance programs, spare parts, etc. in accordance with business goals and strategies.
• Integrates quality at the source thinking, activities, and solutions in daily, individual, teams, vendors and project work that includes error proofing, poke yoke, and other error detection methodologies
• Defines and executes local & network TPM and OEE programs to improve equipment YOY performance, capability, and reliability including metrics to measure performance compliance to goals
• Engages with operations functional partners to plan and execute projects related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements
• Engages and participates in Kaizen & problem-solving activities, taking ownership for process design related issues.
• Implements cost reduction measures in accordance with strategic financial objectives.
• Develops local & network process equipment best practices and standards to ensure continuity in the areas of safety, quality, capability, reliability, and costs.

Scope & Responsibility:

• Complete responsibility for directing activities of engineering technicians
• Aligns and complies with capital budgeting process affecting all engineering activities with equipment selection.
• Defines project plans, resources, and determine priorities to deliver process equipment as specified.
• Build individual development plans for direct reports to include rotational assignments to improve & maintain an effective engineering organization.
• Interacts and collaborates with associates in product, quality, manufacturing, external suppliers, and other key stakeholders with regards to quality and process improvement.
• Daily contact with associates at all levels of the organization
• Confers with Sr Manufacturing Engineering manager on major issues.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• BS degree in mechanical engineering or related field
• 10 years engineering experience plus experience in manufacturing environment
• 5 years of experience specifying and implementing process equipment and automation
• 2 years of experience leading and developing technical personnel
• 2 years of practical manufacturing and engineering experience in designing and improving manufacturing processes, process equipment and automation and error proofing (TPM, OEE, etc.)
• Lean or Six Sigma certified preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong Engineering skills (Equipment Design and Development, Automation, Lean Manufacturing Process Design and Development, Lean)
• Strong project management skills with excellent attention to details
• Strong Leadership and interpersonal skills
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Strong conceptual and analytical skills
• Ability to oversee and manage multiple projects and priorities under limited timelines
• Personal computer and various office and engineering software experience necessary (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.)
• Skilled with equipment control systems, PLC, PAC, HMI, ProWorx & related software
• Strong implementing equipment safety controls, guarding, interlocks, LOTO, etc.
• Comfortable speaking and presenting to senior leadership
• Integrates process methodology into daily work
• Looks for innovative ways to streamline work processes across the division and involves stakeholders
• Ability to lead and provide insight in DFM, 3P design activities to improve product design and process capabilities including error proofing, poka yoke, SKU rationalization, etc.
• Identifies processing gaps using tools such as PFMEA, job hazard analysis, ergonomic assessment
• Establishes forums to share best practices
• Measures own work to plan and reports out at a micro and macro level

Behavioral Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
• Drive Engagement – Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives
• Instill Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
• Drive Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances
• Consumer/Customer Focus – Building strong customer relationships and delivering on customer-centric solutions
• Critical Thinking – Making Sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
• Being Resilient – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
• Optimize Work Processes – Knowing the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement