Process Engineer

Frankfort, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: Process Engineer Job Location : Frankfort KY Job type : Full-time On-site

The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving plant production operations in alignment with defined business plans. The role demands a proactive approach in fostering teamwork applying technical expertise and utilizing problem-solving strategies to address complex manufacturing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

Identify develop and implement production improvements using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles with a focus on variation reduction and scrap minimization.
Contribute to strategic capital investment and budgeting projects.
Optimize machine layouts and conduct time studies to enhance productivity and ergonomic safety.
Oversee RFQ (Request for Quotation) and Design Review processes for new projects.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and department objectives serving as a key resource for quality problem-solving.
Build collaborative relationships with employees and management to promote effective teamwork and communication.
Implement and maintain systems that prevent recurrence of known manufacturing issues.
Motivate train and develop operators and team members standardizing work methods and documenting processes including SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
Achieve company-defined productivity improvement goals through Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
Interpret technical drawings and coordinate profitable improvement plans (PIP).
Create new items Bills of Materials (BOM) and production routing in ERP systems maintaining updated documentation.
Manage and implement 4M changes (Man Machine Material Method) and coordinate project teams/interns as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial or Process Engineering (or related field).
Minimum of 3 years experience in the automotive or a related industry including familiarity with specification requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience writing/maintaining SOPs.
Strong understanding and application of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) Lean Six Sigma and PDCA methodology.
Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings and apply Kaizen principles to production and maintenance operations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to sit stand walk grip/hold and communicate effectively.
Capable of occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs and frequently up to 25 lbs.
Must adjust focus and perform tasks requiring close vision.
Will work in an environment exposed to moving mechanical parts airborne particles and occasional vibration.
Noise level is generally quiet.

Benefits

Includes medical dental 401(k) with match and a profit-sharing bonus.

Job Title: Process Engineer Job Location : Frankfort KY Job type : Full-time On-site The Process Engineer is responsible for supporting and improving plant production operations in alignment with defined business plans. The role demands a proactive approach in fostering teamwork applying technical e...

Job Title: Process Engineer Job Location : Frankfort KY Job type : Full-time On-site

Key Responsibilities

Identify develop and implement production improvements using lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles with a focus on variation reduction and scrap minimization.
Contribute to strategic capital investment and budgeting projects.
Optimize machine layouts and conduct time studies to enhance productivity and ergonomic safety.
Oversee RFQ (Request for Quotation) and Design Review processes for new projects.
Ensure compliance with quality standards and department objectives serving as a key resource for quality problem-solving.
Build collaborative relationships with employees and management to promote effective teamwork and communication.
Implement and maintain systems that prevent recurrence of known manufacturing issues.
Motivate train and develop operators and team members standardizing work methods and documenting processes including SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures).
Achieve company-defined productivity improvement goals through Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
Interpret technical drawings and coordinate profitable improvement plans (PIP).
Create new items Bills of Materials (BOM) and production routing in ERP systems maintaining updated documentation.
Manage and implement 4M changes (Man Machine Material Method) and coordinate project teams/interns as required.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Industrial or Process Engineering (or related field).
Minimum of 3 years experience in the automotive or a related industry including familiarity with specification requirements.
Proficiency in AutoCAD and experience writing/maintaining SOPs.
Strong understanding and application of FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) Lean Six Sigma and PDCA methodology.
Demonstrated ability to read technical drawings and apply Kaizen principles to production and maintenance operations.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

Ability to sit stand walk grip/hold and communicate effectively.
Capable of occasionally lifting up to 50 lbs and frequently up to 25 lbs.
Must adjust focus and perform tasks requiring close vision.
Will work in an environment exposed to moving mechanical parts airborne particles and occasional vibration.
Noise level is generally quiet.

Benefits