What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fabrication Production Engineer position at Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions?
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of and maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and audits; product launches; managing workplace layout, process improvements, corrective actions, equipment efficiency, workflow, scrap reduction, cost improvements, and product quality.
- Requires substantial physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing 50 lbs.
- Working in compliance with PPAP procedures, control plans, inspection standards, APQP, FMEA, process flow, and continuous improvement.
- Responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and conducting quality audits.
- Issuing process/equipment improvements, condition adjustments, and process arrangements.
- Conducts analyses, using engineering and statistical methodologies, in the development of new, revised, and refined process enhancements; renders technical expertise and assistance to operators; develops sound operating practices and procedures for assigned area.
- Maintain visual inspection standards and resolves product quality issues.
- Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields, uptime, and cycle times of equipment, improve product flow, and cost reduction
- Participates in launch planning and implementation of new products.
- Develops and implements productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement by utilizing IE and QC methods.
- Evaluates new and existing process equipment for improved process performance.
- Implements and maintains quality systems.
- Cost reduction activities.
- Required to complete any audits (LPA, Safety, PPE, etc.) as assigned.
- Performs other duties as required.