Manufacturing Process Engineer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION SUMMARY:  The manufacturing process engineer position develops and implements optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommends and implements improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinates manufacturing launch for new or revised products.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.  Other duties may be assigned: 

• Carries out process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training on process changes.
• Improves manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.
• Prepares and presents plans for the above and coordinates deployment of these plans including training of team members.
• Assists manufacturing in improving a system of production control, standard operating procedures, safety, quality control and training.
• Performs research, designs and development of manufacturing processes including production flow, assembly methods, and production equipment.
• Initiate problem/incident reporting and investigations for any off-quality occurrences throughout the manufacturing and engineering improvement processes, and verify the effectiveness of subsequent corrective actions.
• Assists with the preparation and maintenance of detailed buildings and equipment layouts.
• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members and evaluates results.
• Designs, develops and tests and/or sources and cost-justifies various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods.
• Performs product/process analysis for cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Represents manufacturing on cross-functional teams.
• Analyzes customer part prints and specifications.
• Writes process design specifications based on analysis of part prints.

o   Develops machine and tooling specifications for all new processes and existing machinery.

o   Assists in the designs of equipment layouts for individual lines, cells, and zones.

o   Identifies, plans, and implements process and product improvement activities.

o   Handles multiple projects with little or no supervision.

o   Completes APQP documentation according to internal, customer, or other recognized automotive

standards.

o   Supports assigned production lines with QPR countermeasures, improvement programs to reduce scrap, and PE work requests.

o   Review and disposition process scrap as needed.

o   Prepares documentation for new products i.e. Process Flow, PFMEA, Process Planning Sheet, MOE. These documents will be completed in a timely manner and not after a product is already on the production floor.

• Analyzes assigned production lines for negative trends, generates ideas for process improvements, analyzes results, and utilizes cross-functional teams to achieve desired results.
• Documents and tracks improvements to show benefits and cost effectiveness.
• Reviews process documentation twice per year and verifies accuracy (i.e., Process Flow, PFMEA, Process Planning Sheet).

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in mechanical engineering or related field; OR
• Associate’s Degree in mechanical engineering or related field with 2 or more years of related job experience.

Skills

• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Programs such as: Outlook, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Knowledge of and experience using Oracle Systems; proficiency preferred.
• Experience and/or training in safe work environments and capital improvement.
• Computer assisted design (CAD) proficiency, preferred.
• PLC (programmable logical controller) proficiency, preferred.

COMPETENCIES

Commitment to Safety

Understands, encourages and carries out the principles of integrated safety management; complies with

or oversees the compliance with Laboratory safety policies and procedures; completes all required

ES&H training; takes personal responsibility for safety.

Initiative and Creativity

Plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions; makes constructive suggestions; prepares for problems or opportunities in advance; undertakes additional responsibilities; responds to situations as they arise with minimal supervision; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential solutions to existing problems.

Job Knowledge/Technical Knowledge

Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, skills, equipment, procedures and materials. Applies knowledge

to identify issues and internal problems; works to develop additional technical knowledge and skills.

Communication

Writes and speaks effectively, using conventions proper to the situation; states own opinions clearly and

concisely; demonstrates openness and honesty; listens well during meetings and feedback sessions;

explains reasoning behind own opinions; asks others for their opinions and feedback; asks questions to

ensure understanding; exercises a professional approach with others using all appropriate tools of

communication; uses consideration and tact when offering opinions.

Problem Solving

Anticipates problems; sees how a problem and its solution will affect other units; gathers information

before making decisions; weighs alternatives against objectives and arrives at reasonable decisions;

adapts well to changing priorities, deadlines and directions; works to eliminate all processes which do

not add value; is willing to act, even under pressure, criticism or tight deadlines; takes informed

risks; recognizes and accurately evaluates the signs of a problem; analyzes current procedures for

possible improvements; notifies supervisor of problems in a timely manner.

Innovation

Able to challenge conventional practices; adapts established methods for new uses; pursues ongoing

system improvement; creates novel solutions to problems; evaluates new technology as potential

solutions to existing problems.

TRAVEL

Occasional domestic and international travel may be required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work environment involves moderate risks or discomforts which require special safety precautions (e.g., working around moving machines in production facilities) and protective clothing or gear such as safety glasses, gloves and safety shoes is required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.