Process Engineer

Position Summary Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of manufacturing operations. Primary Responsibilities Utilize engineering disciplines to troubleshoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor throughput to reduce costs. Interact with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items. Communicate foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution. Initiate job specifications for new jobs and provide this information to the New Job Specification Coordinator for entry into the Electronic Specification System. Obtain and craft samples for Boundary Boards and other process documentation. Coordinate and perform initial trial runs on new processes and equipment. Note and track issues for resolution. Initiate improvements to existing systems. Process machinery and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations. Create or construct bill of materials, process flows, and PFMEA. Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision. May make customer visitations for job product related involvement. Interact with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager, and plant chemist on job related functions. May work with raw material suppliers on quality-oriented problems. Keep abreast of technology improvements, recommend and justify implementation of equipment and processes establishing cost reduction improvements. Work on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects. Maintain job records as required. Statistically analyze gathered data in test runs and make recommendations based upon analysis. May work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations. Work closely with shift supervisors and department managers to ensure proper quality operations of materials and equipment on new job start‑up. Provide assistance to plant technical manager on assigned projects. May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description. Education and Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in an engineering discipline with 4 years of process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of less education and more related process engineering experience of 5-7 years of rubber manufacturing preferred. Ability to focus and lead multi‑disciplinary task teams and have previous experience in supervision in manufacturing. Excellent knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management. Work Environment & Conditions Work time will be spent in a standard office environment with manufacturing plant exposure. Temperature and noise may vary depending on external environmental conditions. Lack of attention and carelessness may result in personal injury to self or others. Location Northville, Michigan, USA Equal Employment Opportunity Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.