Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op 65660
Continuous Improvement Engineering Co-op 65660
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Job Description
SPXFlow is looking for a college coop student to join our Mixing Industry Continuous Improvement Team. The student will be responsible for helping with improvements to the manufacturing processes as they relate to error and waste reduction and material flow improvements. Tools that will be use will include SAP A3 Problem Solving Lean methodologies MS Office Products and AutoCAD.
The CoOp can expect to complete 12 A3 Projects and several smaller focus improvements.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Able to analyze existing production processes identify work elements time them & optimize balance. Area of focus to include assembly line flow workstations design ergonomics & material flows.
- Develop & design tooling fixtures & simple equipment for new and existing products and processes.
- Develops innovative solutions to complex engineering and manufacturing production problems through identification and implementation of manufacturing process including conducting process analysis applying knowledge of product design fabrication assembly tooling and materials and soliciting observations from the operators/production technicians.
- Improves manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow space requirements and equipment layout.
- Refines and enhances processes by applying continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing techniques to areas of production.
- Facilitates and supports visual management in a production environment.
- Evaluates capital equipment investments and prepare cost justifications. Designs and prepares concept drawings of new equipment or modifications to existing equipment. Writes equipment specifications for work with outside vendors. Manages the overall implementation of capital equipment projects.
- Identifies and implements solutions for issues relating to safety quality productivity cost & delivery
- Assures product and process quality by designing testing methods testing finished product and process capabilities and establishing standards to confirm and validate manufacturing process requirements. Determines root cause of failure using statistical methods (e.g. design of experiment SPC) that may result in changes in design tolerances or processing methods.
- Prepares documentation for new and existing processes and engineering procedures. Develops manufacturing work instructions procedures and standard work using through the use of engineering methods.
- Assists leadership team and others in performing work load analysis and resources optimization.
- Assures product and process quality by designing error proof mechanisms; establishing standards; and validating manufacturing processes.
- Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
- Working towards BS degree in Mechanical Industrial Manufacturing Engineering or a related field of engineering is preferred.
- Experience with ProE / Creo AutoCad and / or MasterCam is preferred
- Writing specification for complex equipment & working w/ vendors
- Ability to write work instructions & related documentation
- DFM preferred
- A basic working knowledge of controls
- A positive attitude & handson mentality
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 frequently required to stand for long periods of time and operate machinery and/or lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. The employee is occasionally required to kneel bend stoop walk or work in high precarious places. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision depth perception color vision and ability to adjust focus. PPE is required.
WORKING CONDITIONS
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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and equipment of various sizes. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles toxic or caustic chemicals risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
SPX FLOW is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions without regard to race color religion national origin gender age disability protected veteran status or any other reason prohibited by law.
SPX FLOW VALUES
SPX Flow employees are expected to behave in accordance with our company values as outlined below.
QUALITY
Quality encompasses all aspects of SPXs business and every employee shares the responsibility to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformity relating to product process and the quality system. All employees have an obligation to identify and record any such nonconformity and through designed channels initiate and recommend solutions.
Employment Type
Full Time
