Process Engineer

$79,040 - $93,600/Yr

Actalent - Knoxville, TN

Full-time - Entry Level

Knoxville, TN

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Process Engineer role at Actalent involves leading the introduction of new projects, designing processes, and ensuring the successful implementation of manufacturing systems. This position requires collaboration with various teams to meet production goals while maintaining safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The engineer will focus on process automation in final assembly and will be responsible for preparing documentation and justifying projects to executives.

Responsibilities

• Process design for Manual and Auto lines for new products, including process flow, seconds per piece, layout, equipment specification requirements, and manpower configuration.
• Prepare and update process documentation such as Flow Charts, Process Control Sheets, and PFMEA.
• Set up equipment with process window definitions, CPK, GR&R, and MSA.
• Manage manufacturing processes including Vision Systems, Automation & Manual assembly lines, Traceability Systems, Leak Test & Functional Inspection.
• Support existing products and contribute to process improvements related to manufacturing KPIs such as Operation Ratio, manpower rationalization, Muda Reduction, Customer Quality, and Cycle Time using systematic problem-solving methods.
• Collaborate with development engineers on the design and introduction of new processes, equipment, and Pokayokes according to specifications.
• Prepare and present project justifications for executive approval, considering safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
• Provide input for departmental KPIs, goals, and budget planning.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in final assembly automated processes.
• Knowledge of Core Tools, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Project.
• Experience in equipment specification development and new project implementation.
• Proficiency in engineering documents such as PFMEA, Process Control Sheets, and layouts.
• Strong negotiation skills with suppliers and team members, along with analytical and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Highly motivated, technically competent, and an innovative problem solver with good communication skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous experience in the automotive industry or engineering areas.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• 401K
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays