Process Engineer

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

An innovative tube supplier and extruded shape manufacturer known for collaborating with customers to solve unique product challenges with custom-engineered products. Offerings include machining and cutting, slitting and edging, surface finishing, and special testing of precision-engineered tubing, as well as solid and hollow engineered shapes made to your specifications.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for managing the design, planning, directing, and coordinating activities relating to the construction, modification, installation and maintenance of process equipment within value streams by performing the following duties personally or through shop floor leadership. The primary focus of this position is to improve the physical performance and capability of the products produced through metallurgical analyses, raw material selection/optimization, and furnace/heat treat enhancements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes, verifies, and maintains standard work instructions as they relate to the operation and setup equipment.
• Researches world class manufacturing practices and coordinates with management, shop floor leadership, and production operators on how to best incorporate them.
• Works closely with production personnel to troubleshoot and resolve day-to-day issues with an emphasis on continuous improvements of equipment, procedures, and operating metrics.
• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing processes and methods through the application of techniques such as Process Control Plans, Capability Studies, Value Stream Maps, Poka-Yoke devices, 8D problem solving, Standard Visual Work, etc.
• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Performs layout and design work using CAD.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Manages process and equipment improvement projects.Project management may include capital expenditure justification, vendor selection, contractor supervision, expense tracking, and resource coordination.
• Applies 80/20 thinking to identify critical few opportunities.
• Conducts feasibility studies for new products and assists in the APQP process.
• Use and create engineering drawings to translate what will be required to make finished parts.
• Develop and maintain a database of equipment capabilities.
• Leads problem solving events.
• Trains production personnel in world class manufacturing techniques, using JIT methodology.
• Directs and establishes the maintenance of weld mill equipment and coordinates requirements for new designs, modifications, and upgrades to new technologies.
• Works closely with the Maintenance department regarding predictive and preventive maintenance activities related to the up keep of equipment.
• Coordinates and directs contractor activities as they relate to equipment modifications, upgrades, and replacement.
• Tests newly installed machines and equipment to ensure fulfillment of contract specifications.
• Develops trouble-shooting guidelines.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Models Plymouth Tube values and behaviors as outlined in the Mission Statement.
• Represents Plymouth Tube in a professional manner.
• Follows all company Environmental and Safety policies, procedures and standards.
• Follows all company Quality Standards.

QUALIFICATIONS and EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Metallurgical or related Engineering field from four-year college or university and/or equivalent work experience.
• Must have demonstrated experience utilizing the team approach.
• Must have strong project management skills, the ability to interpret product designs for manufacturability, solid problem-solving skills including the ability to define root cause and to take permanent corrective action.
• Background in justification preparation (ROI, NPV).
• Development and implementation of error-proofing systems.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software (CAD); Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, Word), Solid Works.