Process Engineer

Who We Are and What We Do

GNS America was established in 2009. Our core business is in conventional stamping, hot stamping, welding, and assembly. Our tool and die capability offer simulation and full design and build activities.

Hot and Conventional Stamping

GNS offers a complete range of stamping equipment. Our stamping facilities can cater to any required automotive and industrial stamping requirements. In our automotive operations, we have a full range of stamping capabilities in the 100 ton to 800 ton range, in multiple locations. Our stamping capabilities span a variety of metals.

Laser Cutting

GNS is a recognized leader in the use of laser technologies, GNS utilizes multi-axis laser cutting technology. Our multi-axis lasers are used for both prototyping and our large volume production for the automotive industry. In addition to cutting flat metal, GNS provides trimming and hole piercing services for three-dimensional parts. Our lasers have the versatility to cut a variety of metals with varying thickness and degrees of complexity.

Welding

At GNS, we use spot welding in the welding of Ultra High Strength Steel and Press Hardening parts. Our welding and assembly cells are highly automated. We use automated robots to perform several of the most complex and precise operations inside the welding cells to achieve maximum cost reduction and ensure we produce the highest quality products for our customers.

SUMMARY

Evaluates existing processes and configures manufacturing systems to reduce cost, improve sustainability and develop best practices within the production process.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Include the following: Other duties may be assigned. In each of the duties listed below the employee is expected to perform to the highest standards of quality, to strive for maximum customer satisfaction, and to continually look for ways to improve the methods, practices and procedures of this position. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in an effective manner with customers, clients, suppliers, and employees.

• Creates/manages project timelines to optimize processes in manufacturing systems.
• Understands and works with equipment drawings/schematics and product GD&T to concept processes which lead to the development of tooling, fixtures, manufacturing equipment and source packages for new projects.
• Understands equipment controls and functions to improve process capability and production volume while maintaining and improving quality standards.
• Supports the development of projects related to manufacturing equipment, materials and fastening.
• Works with equipment designers and manufacturing officers to develop cost-effective and working production process.
• Assists in the development, planning and execution of pre-production process development to ensure a seamless transition to production.
• Maintains testing equipment.
• Communicates data collected and recorded both verbally and in structured report format.
• Researches and purchases new manufacturing technology.
• Creates and executes equipment training procedures for new and existing equipment.
• Participates in Team, Supplier and Customer Meetings as necessary.
• Utilizes PLEX to support on-time project execution and budget tracking.

Miscellaneous (Non-Supervisory)

• Acts as a good steward of the Company’s resources and exemplifies the values of the Company.
• Ensures personal compliance with all Company policies, procedures, values, ethics, and rules.
• Maintains and promotes a safe work environment through ownership of Company safety program. This includes following and enforcing all safety rules/regulations and proper operating procedures, as well as the proper use of prescribed safety equipment pertinent to the department, and immediately reporting all accidents/incidents to supervisor and Human Resources.
• Supports the Company’s equal employment opportunity policy and actions, immediately reporting violations to supervisor and/or the Human Resources department.
• Ensures that work area is free from any form of harassment (sexual, racial, religious, etc.), immediately reporting violations to supervisor and/or the Human Resources department.
• Supports Company’s quality and environmental policies and programs and meets quality requirements specified for position. Meets quality requirements specified by production drawings, bills of materials, control plans, policies, work instructions, and procedures.
• Actively participates in and successfully completes appropriate training and that all training provided is evaluated and that proper documentation is provided for accurate maintenance of the employee’s training record.
• Meets with supervisor at least once per year to review job performance using this job description as a basis for appraisal.
• Maintains complete security and confidentiality of all Company records and employee data.
• Maintains a clean, orderly and professional work environment.
• Performs other miscellaneous duties as may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

No direct supervision is required of this position.

QUALIFICATIONS

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering or related technical field required; minimum of 1-3 years of related experience within a manufacturing environment (preferably in the automotive industry); or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Lean Black Belt, Six Sigma Black Belt, or PMP certification preferred.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience with various problem solving techniques such as Six Sigma, 8D, etc.
• Proven project management, planning, scheduling and prioritizing skills to meet goals.
• Basic ability to read electrical, mechanical and hydraulic prints.

KEY METRICS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and/or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedural instructions. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Ability to use a personal computer with knowledge of Microsoft Office applications most notably Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. Ability to use main business information system (PLEX experience is preferred), and Internet based services. Proficiency with AutoCAD.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that the employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The Company will meet all legal obligations related to reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, regularly required to stand, use hands to finger, handle, or feel object, tools, or controls, reach with hands or arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and peripheral vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The Company will meet all legal obligations related to reasonable accommodation.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet but can be loud at times.

GNS North America is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.