Production Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Formulate, manage, and execute process improvement projects used in the Mfg. of “Honey-Ceram” Assist in problem solving around defect management and equipment.  Production Engineers can be utilized in various departments.

Production Engineer position is responsible to provide a technical aptitude and approach to maintain operation control of the processes within the scope of the production project. The role will be to manage critical inventories, projects and timelines, to evaluate operation performance trends and coordinate activities.

The concept for this position is to provide a “bridge” between Department and all supporting Teams.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (The section is not intended to be an all-inclusive list and NGK Ceramics reserves the right to include other duties as assigned) :

1. Extract and evaluate data in order to identify project to be worked. Generate Performance Trend Reports for all operation processes within the assigned department by evaluating and analyzing operation controls adherence data (PIMs, Infinity Quik Sense and Operator SPC, CAPAC, etc.)
2. Identify Assignable Causes of defects and process variation; maybe requested to champion teams to reduce, identify, or eliminate the Root Cause. Coordinate efforts within Department and Plant Area, Performance Control, Process Engineering, Maintenance, Engineering, and Planning to ensure that all associated members are informed of the purpose and objective of the Line/Area Test
3. Coordinate all O/H events of the project with impacted areas of the Plant(s), Planning and Maintenance Champion the Critical Timelines, Inventories Management System (elements, gearbox, blades, finishing tools, magnetrons, Kiln Car, Maintenance specific parts and tools) Manages inventory levels based on usage and scheduled replacement.
4. Promotes safety, quality, efficiency and productivity in the department.
5. Enforces company practices per WI, KP sheets and assists Line Advisers to maintain good operation conditions. Assist to determine best conditions for new product or processes.
6. Works safely by avoiding forklifts; staying clear of forklift doors; using personnel doors when entering or exiting the buildings; and safely using overhead hoists.
7. Participates in PM (Preventive Maintenance), MMOL (Machine Maintenance Operator Leader), and G5S (Global “G5S”: Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain) activities as needed.
8. Follows all EMS (Environmental Management System) procedures, including the disposal of waste and used materials.
9. Must be a Team Player
10. Must have the ability to multitask.

  III. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  This position has supervisory responsibilities w/ direct reports.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES                     

1. Knows and anticipates relevant internal / external customer needs and acts; accordingly, gives high priority to customer service; seeks to understand customer expectations; consistently demonstrates extra effort to ensure customer satisfaction.
2. Understands and follows established personal safety, security and environmental practices; complies with local, federal and company health, safety, security and environmental regulations; and identifies unsafe or unsecure conditions and take corrective actions.
3. Acquiring and applying functional knowledge in one's own area of specialty (not technical e.g., Finance, HR Management); acquiring and applying technical and functional knowledge in one's own technological area of specialty; using a personal computer and related applications to convey and retrieve information.
4. Acts with integrity; adheres to stated core values and beliefs; accepts responsibility for his/her actions and decisions; is trusted; seen as a direct, truthful individual; admits mistakes; doesn’t misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
5. Having and using knowledge of systems, situations, procedures, and culture inside the organization to identify potential problems and opportunities, perceiving the impact and the implications of decisions on other components of the organization.
6. Approaches others with respect and humility; shows respect for other's feelings, attitudes, reasoning and opinion; recognizes the value of diversity; emphasizes team success above personal gain; responds well to constructive criticism.
7. Practices safe behavior; follows safety policies and guidelines; embraces activities that will promote member safety; adheres to personal and team safety regulations; actively participates and supports company safety initiatives; expects and communicates adherence to safety standards from members at all levels.
8. Recognizes and appreciates the use of the combined efforts of the group of members, working effectively and efficiently to achieve goals and objectives safely.

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and/or Experience .                                                    

1. Must have a 4yr degree Engineering from an accredited institution or a combination of equivalent technical experience and engineering studies.

Required Language Skills

1. Ability to read and interpret technical document furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
2. Ability to write operation performance reports.
3. Ability to effectively present information verbally and respond to questions from peers and managers.

Required Mathematical Skills

1. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in standard and metric units of measure, using base 10 system, for fractions and decimals.

Required Reasoning Ability

1. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
2. Ability to analyze and evaluate performance data to apply reaction plans/ corrective action.  

  Preferred Skills                                                  

1. Navigate Microsoft Office software applications.
2. Navigate SPC software.
3. Navigate Microsoft Project
4. Familiar w/ inventory management systems
5. Navigate statistical analyzing software packages (Mini Tab)
6. High level math (calculus based, differential)
7. Previous extrusion; ceramic experience

 

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 and will be determined on a case-by-case basis) :

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; and walk, bend and stoop.
2. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
3. The employee is occasionally required to sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and communicate by speaking, listening, reading, writing.
4. The employee is required to have 20/20 vision (natural or corrected vision).
5. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

VII. WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; wet or humid conditions; extreme temperatures of heat and cold; and risk of electrical shock.
2. The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles, and outdoor weather conditions.
3. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and certain areas require PPE

 

. VIII. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS/PPE

1. Safety shoes must be worn while on NGK property.
2. Safety goggles may be required while performing certain job duties.
3. Task appropriate gloves may be required while performing certain job duties.
4. Task appropriate respirator must be worn while performing certain duties.
5. Task appropriate PPE (attire) must be worn while performing certain duties.

 

EMPLOYMENT DISCLAIMER

This job description is not to be considered a written contract.  Employment with NGK is at will.  This means that the employee, as well as the company, is free to terminate the employment relationship at any time and for any reason not prohibited by law.  Also, this job description is not designed to be a complete listing of the tasks, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.

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About Us:

NGK Ceramics USA utilizes unique ceramic technologies to reduce emissions and contribute to a greener world.

Located in Mooresville, North Carolina, NGK Ceramics is a subsidiary of NGK Insulators, Ltd., one of the world’s leading ceramic technology companies. Due to increasing regulations on the automotive industry, NGK Ceramics was established to manufacture our proprietary HONEYCERAM® product—a honeycomb catalyst substrate for controlling automotive emissions—and supply it to North American automakers. Over the years, we’ve taken on a much larger role, providing HONEYCERAM® to countries around the world.

Company Description

About Us:\r\n\r\nNGK Ceramics USA utilizes unique ceramic technologies to reduce emissions and contribute to a greener world.\r\n\r\nLocated in Mooresville, North Carolina, NGK Ceramics is a subsidiary of NGK Insulators, Ltd., one of the world’s leading ceramic technology companies. Due to increasing regulations on the automotive industry, NGK Ceramics was established to manufacture our proprietary HONEYCERAM® product—a honeycomb catalyst substrate for controlling automotive emissions—and supply it to North American automakers. Over the years, we’ve taken on a much larger role, providing HONEYCERAM® to countries around the world.