Process Engineer

About the position

The position involves maintaining and improving process capabilities using appropriate tools and methodologies. The candidate will analyze numerical data to identify patterns and relationships, enabling the development of optimal workflows and processes. Responsibilities include reviewing Key Performance Indicator (KPI) monitoring systems, preparing related reports, and leveraging technology to achieve goals. The role also requires driving and championing a continuous improvement culture, eliminating waste and improving processes using Lean Manufacturing and Engineering systems, and participating in lean activities such as Kaizen Workshops. Additionally, the candidate will support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and new product quote processes, including process descriptions, packaging, process FMEA, and control plans. The position includes creating and delivering training documents, mentoring Apprentices and Technicians to enhance individual and team capabilities, and providing production support through documented process setups, monitoring, planning, and adjustments, as well as troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and materials for samples and production.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve process capabilities using appropriate tools and methodologies.
• Analyze numerical data to identify patterns and relationships, enabling the development of optimal workflows and processes.
• Review Key Performance Indicator (KPI) monitoring systems, prepare related reports, and leverage technology to achieve goals.
• Drive and champion a continuous improvement culture, eliminating waste and improving processes using Lean Manufacturing and Engineering systems.
• Participate in lean activities such as Kaizen Workshops.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and new product quote processes, including process descriptions, packaging, process FMEA, and control plans.
• Create and deliver training documents; mentor Apprentices and Technicians to enhance individual and team capabilities.
• Provide production support through documented process setups, monitoring, planning, and adjustments.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and materials for samples and production.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• Knowledge of ISO, AS and QS 9000 quality systems.
• Knowledgeable in Lean Manufacturing techniques, including design of cell layout, one piece flow of product, and tool design preferred.
• Strong Outlook and Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables, Macros).

Benefits

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)