Engineering Specialist Dunkirk

Summary

This role will assist the Dunkirk process and quality engineering team to review processes for compliance and develop manufacturing routes for conversion customers. This individual will also support quality functions including internal SWI auditing document control and operator training.

Essential Functions

1. Review performance against key process parameters to establish process capabilities which includes regular review of SPC data.

2. Review and approve Homogenization cycles furnace surveys and furnace related calibration reports.

3. Disposition and close variances or upgrade to IRR if needed. Additionally track variances and IRRs for root cause analysis.

4. Support development and maintenance of forge tables and associated 4K ton press and GFM programs for toll conversion customers.

5. Assist in the implementation of cost reductions product improvement process improvement and yield improvement processes with the process engineering team.

6. Monitor product performance properties physical characteristics (length straightness surface condition) and yield.

7. Create maintain and training on quality documents (CPs PCs SWIs OPLs Quality Alerts)

8. Participate in internal SWI and 6S audits.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Employee will have an associates degree in a technical field or equivalent education or experience. The employee should have a basic understanding of manufacturing processes and their expected outputs experience within the metals manufacturing industry is a plus. The employee is expected to have adequate experience handling process data and understanding how to critically review processes for non-conformances.

The employee will also have the ability to prepare written reports and correspondence the ability to build and maintain positive relationships internally and externally the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions as well as strong written and verbal communication skills.

Competencies

Technical competence

Ability to interact with shop operators

Understanding of products and processes

Ability to troubleshoot non-conformances

Strong communication skills.

Physical Dimensions

Physical Demands Frequently moves about the production facilities. Must be able to detect unsafe conditions from long distances. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Sufficient mobility and dexterity for shop floor observation and interactions.

Work Environment The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside and outside in heat/cold wet/humid and dry/arid conditions. Frequently required the use of personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to hazardous materials. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Office and shop floor environment.