What are the responsibilities and job description for the Production Engineer - Extrusion Dept. position at Kobelco Aluminum Products & Extrusions Inc.?
Production Engineer
Location: Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
Location: Bowling Green, KY, 42101
Job Summary
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.
Essential Functions
- 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 up to 50 lbs.
- Work 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.
- Issue process/equipment improvements, condition adjustments, and process arrangements.
- Conduct analyses using engineering and statistical methodologies in the development of new, revised, and refined process enhancements; provide technical expertise and assistance to operators; develop sound operating practices and procedures for assigned area.
- Maintain visual inspection standards and resolve product quality issues.
- Develop and implement plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields, uptime, and cycle times of equipment, improve product flow, and reduce costs.
- Participate in launch planning and implementation of new products.
- Develop and implement productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement by utilizing Industrial Engineering (IE) and Quality Control (QC) methods.
- Evaluate new and existing process equipment for improved process performance.
- Implement and maintain quality systems.
- Lead cost reduction activities.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Self-starter, multi-tasker, and detail-oriented with excellent computer and math skills.
- Ability to work under tight production standards.
- Able to travel on site to assist at customer locations.
- Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems.
- Requires working in temperature extremes.
- Assist in Kaizen implementation and 5S activities.
- Observe all safety rules.
- Related process design skills.
- Experience with heat transfer mechanics.
- Deep understanding of non-ferrous materials.
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
- 2 or more years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
- Preferred experience in Extrusion processes.
Salary : $65,000 - $75,000