Process Engineer

Participates in all process, manufacturing, and quality support activities for daily production needs.

Participates in capability analysis of process performance to improve FIT and process capability metrics.

Participates in Plant CI activities.

Participates in process standardization and optimization through use of Standardized Work charts, labor analysis, and other lean manufacturing tools.

Participates in Daily MRB review of Suspect and NCM product and works to identify and solve manufacturing problems.

Participates in the review of Non-standard Sort data to work towards improved capabilities and sort elimination.

Follows all IATF 16949 Procedures and Work Instructions in the performance of these duties.

Define material and processing sequences that most efficiently produce a product by meeting all customer requirements, demonstrate 2.0 Cp process capabilities and avoid all 8 forms of lean waste.

Troubleshoot and fix situations when processes indicate lack of control to get us back on track using established standards. Scrap, rework, and extra processing all require action and solutions.

Seek out improvement opportunities to established processes. These can include lean tools and techniques, process equipment upgrades, best practice sharing and innovative solutions that improve output and quality.

Studies customer specifications, engineering blueprints, and confers with the design group, as well as Quality Engineers to develop the processing parameters data for process instructions.

Oversees or participates in the first run of new samples on the production floor. Develop original process specifications and approve revisions. Assist with the development of the process flow,

control plan and PFMEA.

Utilizes knowledge of various machines, engineering practices, raw materials, mathematics, tooling materials, and other physical sciences to diagnose production problems.

Responsible for investigating and implementing corrective actions involving process related problems.

Responsible for developing or reviewing and approving revisions to tool designs, processing parameters and operational sequences.

Responsible for coordinating FMEA's, when required by IATF16949 or Customer Specific requirements.

Communicate with Suppliers and/or Customers as required and be available for trips to their facilities.

Work with other engineering and quality functions in a team environment.

SKILLS NECESSARY

Minitab

Problem Solving and Root Cause

APQP

FMEA

GD&T

Plex Modules

Microsoft Office

Basic PM Short Course

Tooling and Material Dimensional change

Process Basics – Mold, CNC

NDT Techniques

Cost Worksheets

Root Cause Analysis Techniques – Ability to properly use Basic 5 Why, 5x3 Why, Fishbone Analysis and A3 Analysis.

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

Minimum of associate degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra, trigonometry, and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Computer knowledge and experience 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit and stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, powdered metal dust, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud on the production floor and moderate in Engineering.

Oversee all processing and processing parameters involved with new samples, work with manufacturing to diagnose production problems, and support Engineering functions assigned by the Lead Process Engineer by performing the following duties.