Process Engineer

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob Title:              Forging / Process Engineer
Classification:     Exempt
Department:      Forging
Reports to:          Forging / Process Manager
Shift:                    M-F

Purpose:
Responsible for assisting in the implementation of and maintaining IATF 16949 quality systems and audits; product launches; managing workplace layout, process improvements, corrective actions, equipment efficiency, work flow, scrap reduction, cost improvements, and product quality.

General Duties:

• Requires substantial physical activity throughout shift(except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing 50 lbs.
• Working in compliance with PPAP procedures, control plans, inspection standards, APQP, FMEA, process flow, and continuous improvement.
• Analyze and evaluate existing processes
• Issuing die and machine improvements, forging condition adjustments, forging process arrangement.         
• Conducts analyses, using engineering and statistical methodologies, in the development of new, revised and refined process enhancements; renders technical expertise and assistance to operators; develops sound operating practices and procedures for assigned area.
• Maintain visual inspection standards and resolves product quality issues.
• Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields, uptime and cycle times of equipment, improve product flow, and cost reduction
• Participates in launch planning and implementation of new products.
• Develops and implement productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement by utilizing IE and QC methods.
• Evaluates new and existing process equipment for improved process performance.
• Implements and maintains quality systems.
• Maintain lessons learned data derived from each process study.
• Cost reduction activities.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills:

• Self- starter, multi-tasked and detailed oriented, excellent computer and math skills.                 
• Ability to work under tight production standards
• Able to travel on site to assist at customer locations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing / JIT production systems.           
• Requires working in temperature extremes.
• Assists in Kaizen implementation and 5S.
• Observes all safety rules.
• Forging and process design skills.

Requirements:

• BS, mechanical/industrial related degree or 2-3 years of experience in forging manufacturing .

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