What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer I position at Plymouth Tube Company?
Process Engineer I
Plymouth Tube is seeking a motivated Process Engineer to support continuous improvement and enhance the performance of our manufacturing operations. In this role, you'll lead process optimization, equipment improvement projects, and cross-functional initiatives that improve quality, efficiency, and productivity. If you're passionate about engineering, problem-solving, and making a measurable impact in a manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Position Summary
Responsible for managing the design, planning, directing, and coordinating activities relating to the construction, modification, installation and maintenance of process equipment within value streams by performing the following duties personally or through shop floor leadership. The primary focus of this position is to improve the physical performance and capability of the products produced through metallurgical analyses, raw material selection/optimization, and furnace/heat treat enhancements.
Essential Responsibilities
Includes the following (other duties may be assigned):
•Establishes, verifies, and maintains standard work instructions as they relate to the operation and setup equipment.
•Researches world class manufacturing practices and coordinates with management, shop floor leadership, and production operators on how to best incorporate them.
•Works closely with production personnel to troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues with an emphasis on continuous improvements of equipment, procedures, and operating metrics.
•Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes and methods through the application of techniques such as Process Control Plans, Capability Studies, Value Stream Maps, Poka-Yoke devices, 8D problem solving, Standard Visual Work, etc.
•Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
•Performs layout and design work using CAD.
•Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
•Manages process and equipment improvement projects. Project management may include capital expenditure justification, vendor selection, contractor supervision, expense tracking, and resource coordination.
•Applies 80/20 thinking to identify critical few opportunities.
•Conducts feasibility studies for new products and assists in the APQP process.
•Use and create engineering drawings to translate what will be required to make finished parts.
•Develop and maintain a database of equipment capabilities.
•Leads problem solving events.
•Trains production personnel in world class manufacturing techniques, using JIT methodology.
•Directs and establishes the maintenance of weld mill equipment and coordinates requirements for new designs, modifications, and upgrades to new technologies.
•Works closely with the Maintenance department regarding predictive and preventive maintenance activities related to the up keep of equipment.
•Coordinates and directs contractor activities as they relate to equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacement.
•Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
•Develops trouble-shooting guidelines.
Core Responsibilities
•Models Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement.
•Represents Plymouth Tube in a professional manner.
•Follows all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
•Follows all company Quality Standards.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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 Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical or related Engineering field from four-year college or university and/or equivalent work experience. Must have demonstrated experience utilizing the team approach. Must have strong project management skills, the ability to interpret product designs for manufacturability, solid problem-solving skills including the ability to define root cause and to take permanent corrective action. Experience must include the ability to demonstrate the following:
▪ a background in justification preparation (ROI, NPV).
▪ development and implementation of error-proofing systems.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software (CAD); Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word), Solid Works.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
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 use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. 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 40 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 wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.