DescriptionThe Process Engineer - Manufacturing position plays a vital role in plant operations by determining and implementing engineering solutions to manufacturing processes towards the goal of continual improvements. The incumbent must be able to execute industrial and manufacturing engineering functions at a high level of efficiency and efficacy within the organization and support Factory Master Plans as necessary.
This position will serve our Water Heater located in Montgomery AL.
Responsibilities- Perform capacity analysis suggest changeover improvements and specify new tooling.
- Suggest improvements with a lean focus.
- Complete implementation of process changes and improvements and manufacturing facility projects. Support Factory Master Plans as necessary.
- Support day-to-day operations using tools of the engineering discipline.
- Develop and implement solutions that improve the quality and efficiency of the various manufacturing processes in fabrication and assembly operations.
- Apply various technical problem-solving techniques to evaluate recommended manufacturing improvement strategies and programs.
- Investigate develop and implement solutions to production bottlenecks and stoppages in production considering such factors as safety ergonomics quality and cost.
- Investigate and analyze design drawing and engineering change orders for such factors as necessity for change practicality and economy of manufacture and determine plan of action necessary to control change.
- Initiate justifications issue engineering procedures order materials and follow through to completion projects based on cost reduction and product or plant improvement.
- Clearly and effectively present ideas and problem solutions to department heads and plant management.
- Analyze and plan manufacturing space equipment tooling personnel and time requirements for the manufacture of current or new products.
- Analyze operations processes and manufacturing sequences to make improvements and reduce operating time and cost.
- Develop requests for approval of expenditures - capital expense and purchase requisitions.
- Develop organize and lead plant level cross-functional project teams including personnel from Engineering Quality Materials/Purchasing and Production (salaried and hourly).
- Lead Lean teams Kaizen events capital improvement projects and 5S events.
- Works under some supervision of department leadership with independence on projects in scope.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications- Bachelors degree in Engineering or equivalent technical field.
- 5 years of related work experience in manufacturing engineering process improvement or similar.
- Knowledge of Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) AutoCAD Pro-E.
- Excellent communication skills written and verbal with attention to detail and accuracy.
- Proficient computer skills and in-depth knowledge of relevant software such as MS Office Suite.
- Demonstrated ability to work well with others in a matrix team environment.
HOW TO STAND OUT
- Masters Degree in related field.
- Position specific or industry specific certifications.
- Experience with Oracle ERP.
- Experience with Toyota Production System or similar process improvement or operational excellence systems.
- Experience working with similar industry products.
Equivalent combination of education experience and skills may supplement above minimum job requirements.
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