Process Engineer

Process Engineer

The Process Engineer evaluates customers products including specifications to develop manufacturing plans and produce the products according to the customer needs. This position requires extensive design and manufacturing expertise as well as an understanding of equipment cost for evaluation purposes. Assists on all aspects of Processing, which include process development, system layout, process verification, product/process change impact, cycle time analysis, ergonomic evaluations, joining requirement (weld, SPR, TOX, etc..) staging, joining equipment selection and validation, spare parts, documentation and manuals, progress reporting, quoting and estimating.

Interprets automotive product drawings and manufacturing specifications. Understands ergonomic considerations for proposed processes. Maintains knowledge of PC based software such as Microsoft Word and Excel. Works with throughput simulation operators and robot simulation operators to verify the viability of processes. Understands and follows safety and environmental regulations and identifies safety/environmental concerns in its facilities as well as in the customer's facilities. Adheres to the quality system and participates in continuous improvement. Performs other departmental functions as required. Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this job.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, schematic drawings, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence and create lesson plans and outlines. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers, students or employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and sit. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. Travel requirements include domestic travel and possibly international travel.

Education

Associates degree from a two-year college or university or technical school; or one to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.