Process Engineer - Fabrication

Job Id:  503 # of Openings:  0

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• Provide technical support for manufacturing on a daily basis – responsible for quality, throughput, manufacturing efficiencies, and process documentation for defined area of responsibility.
• Responsible to effectively communicate process changes including documentation, operator training, and process validation.
• Participate in disposition of daily material rejection reviews.
• Provide technical support of existing supplier quality issues.
• Perform other process related support activities as assigned.

• Develop short- and long-term process solutions for existing manufacturing challenges through solid root cause analysis.
• Responsible for managing transition of new processes and products into manufacturing.
• Select, approve, and validate introduction of new materials into manufacturing.
• Coordinate supplier development of process or materials including validation testing, documentation of specifications and incoming inspection procedures.
• Manage equipment and automation projects in all areas of the factory as assigned.

• Responsible for capital equipment definition, justification, procurement, and release to manufacturing.
• Responsible to manage capital projects and meet expectations for cost and timeline.
• Design and coordinate building of custom complex equipment/automation.

• Responsible for overall quality of fabrication departments including managing continuous improvement efforts.
• Complete internal and external corrective actions as required.
• Provide support of PPAP documentation related to processes in defined area of responsibility.
• Define and implement continuous process improvement through process optimization and controls.

• Propose improvements to safety related operating procedures for production equipment, chemical handling and employee personal safety equipment.
• Regularly review work areas and examines tools/equipment to detect unsafe conditions or violations of safety rules.
• Evaluate processes for ergonomics, equipment guarding, and general safety to meet or exceed OSHA regulations.
• Ensure all Job Hazard Analysis are reviewed when changes are made to a process.

• Prefer two years of experience in process or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Knowledge of tooling materials, design and manufacturing.   
• Technical knowledge of sheet/foil materials and coating processes and equipment.
• Statistical knowledge for conducting DOE, experiments for process improvements, root cause analysis.                   
• Experience with machining and metal fabrication processes such as drilling, punching, coining, forming, and milling.
• CNC Programming experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of computer software, Excel, Word, manufacturing software, and project management.
• Analytical - collects and researches data.
• Able to problem solve.
• Able to work on project planning.
• Able to read a blue print (GDT).
• Experience setting priorities and providing direction.
• Able to work in a team environment.
• Abide by safety and security policies.
• Participate in Material Review Board Activities and Feasibility Review to meet Customer Specific Requirements as needed.