APU Process Engineer - Automation

Full-time - Entry Level

Buffalo Grove, IL

1,001-5,000 employees

About the position

The APU Process Engineer position is responsible for maximizing effectiveness by proactively identifying ways to increase productivity, and efficiency, and manage human capital in a hi-speed assembly manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Develops competencies of the production unit through internal and external training and development as needed
• Define and update standard operating procedures (SOP) for production employees
• Assess and trains setters
• Reports outcomes to the APU Shift leader
• Support APU Shift leader and managers in analyzing shop floor issues and point of escalation
• Propose technical solutions to improve production processes and identifies opportunities to reduce cost, lead-time, and inventory
• Analyze equipment’s performance indicators, define and facilitate corrective actions implementation (e.g.: CAPA)
• Know, apply, and facilitate implementation of rules defined as part of Continuous Improvement of the plant and its team (5S, TPM, SMED, VSM, etc)
• Facilitate workgroups linked to continuous improvement and propose action plans
• Accountable of APU equipment’s improvement; documents and communicates proactively improvements in cycle time
• Contact person for standard audits
• Is the production voice in industrialization projects (NPI phase 5-6: FAT, design review, specs review, ramp-up phase)
• Attend project review and transfer knowledge of new assets
• Contribute to new equipment development, reception, and validation in production
• SME on APU processes and shares best practices through the organization
• Follows all safety procedures, including the use of PPE as required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required
• 1 + years of experience, preferred experience in Manufacturing
• Strong math, reading, and communication skills required
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications required
• Ability to lift 50 lbs, and stand/walk up to 90% of shift
• Able to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab and climb as needed

Nice-to-haves

• SAP experience
• Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and multi-task environment with minimal supervision

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $90,000 - $120,000 USD
• Referral Program for employee recommendations
• Equal opportunity employer