The Process Engineer will collaborate with Production Management and shop floor teams to drive continual improvements in production processes equipment and overall operational efficiency. Focusing on process optimization the engineer will work to reduce waste enhance product quality and ensure safety standards. This role plays a key part in maintaining the flow of production while ensuring that all processes adhere to industry standards and company guidelines.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- 1st Responsibility: Prioritize the safety of yourself and your team members ensuring a safe working environment for all involved.
- Work closely with supervisors and managers to maintain a safe and healthy work environment.
- Wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) including fall protection respiratory protection hearing protection foot hand head and eye protection.
- Apply proper lifting and ergonomic techniques to prevent injury.
- Promote and adhere to The McWane Way Principles in all aspects of work.
- Collaborate with Production Management to gather feedback and identify opportunities for continuous process improvements on the shop floor.
- Troubleshoot CNC and manual machine issues
- Monitor and update cycle times with supervisors and cost accounting departments to ensure efficiency and productivity.
- Design and implement equipment solutions aimed at errorproofing and automating processes for greater efficiency.
- Perform process and equipment validations in collaboration with Engineering Quality and Maintenance teams.
- Support the introduction of new processes products and prints by providing training and guidance to team members.
- Aid in new product development projects by providing manufacturing feasibility analysis and technical guidance.
- Communicate clearly and concisely both verbally and in writing with management team members and other relevant stakeholders.
- Stay updated on the latest machining techniques materials science CAD software and mechanical engineering developments.
- Assist the manufacturing engineering team to evaluate design and maintain fixture and tooling requirements ensuring they align with the most efficient and costeffective manufacturing methods.
- Assist QA and Engineering in the document control process ensuring the accuracy and upkeep of records related to fixture tooling and machine information.
- Assist in processing prints and process sheets ensuring all documentation is uptodate.
Qualifications :
Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering or significant experience within M&H.
- 3 years in CNC and/or Manual Assembly environments
- Experience in process improvement lean manufacturing and statistical process control (SPC) is preferred.
- Experience leading teams or initiatives without direct supervisory authority is a plus.
Required Traits:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to identify root causes of issues.
- Ability to analyze and develop corrective and preventive actions.
- Strong problemsolving skills with a focus on continuous improvement.
- Positive attitude and commitment to the companys mission products and employees.
- Ability to work collaboratively with individuals of various backgrounds and skill sets.
Language Skills:
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions short correspondence and memos.
- Ability to write clear and concise correspondence.
- Ability to effectively present information in oneonone and small group settings to customers clients and team members.
Physical Demands:
- Must be able to regularly stand use hands to handle or feel and communicate effectively.
- Frequently required to reach with hands and arms and occasionally walk sit climb balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl.
- Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and be able to enter confined spaces.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision color vision peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment:
- The employee will be exposed to a variety of environmental factors including wide temperature ranges humid conditions moving machinery dust fumes gases odors vibrations and varying noise levels.
Additional Information :
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race color religion sex national origin age sexual orientation disability veteran or service member status marital status citizenship status (In IL sex including same sex ancestry order of protection status physical or mental disability military status pregnancy unfavorable discharge status genetic information) (In IA gender identity) (In CA gender identity or expression and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal state or local law.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime