Process Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Process Engineer 

Department: Elastomers

Functional Area: Engineering

Classification: Non-Exempt Exempt

Reporting Structure: Team Leader Industrial Engineer 

Educational Background Required:

• Bachelor’s degree, B.S. preferred. 
• 3-5 years of hands-on Automotive Manufacturing; minimum of 2 years manufacturing process development
• Knowledge of Plastic Manufacturing Processes Preferred

 

Skills and Training

• Automotive industry knowledge
• Basic Controls/Electrical Knowledge
• Basic Robotic/Mechatronic Knowledge
• Basic Mechanical Knowledge
• Basic Hydraulic / Pneumatic Knowledge
• Basic Forming and Assembly Process Knowledge

 

Essential Functions Required for Job

• Create and improve Compression-molding machinery and processes.
• Work with research and development to create new manufacturing processes as needed. 
• Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements.
• Analyze production and machinery KPIs.
• Ensure quality output of molded components.
• Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources.
• Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment.
• Design and build necessary components/fixtures as needed to improve production process.
• Analyze quality control and correct flaws.
• Create new reports/deviations and yearly verifications.
• Create and maintain pFMEA documents.
• Utilize problem solving tools such as A3, 5 Why’s.etc.
• Create and maintain Work and Set up Instruction for new and existing processes 
• Work with surrounding departments to complete projects on time and under budget
• Identify and generate solutions for safety incidents as they arise
• Other duties as assigned

 

Interaction Required: Within the company and Externally 

• All Internal Departments 

Workplace and Equipment:

• Office workplace, PC, telephone, SAP, MS-Office, VPN, laptop, SolidWorks, 3D Printer, SRM System

 

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting
• Repeated Hand Motion

 

Environmental:

• Uncontrolled temperatures: (heat/cold) production area 
• Controlled temperatures: Offices / Labs 
• Exposure to Noise, Dust, Oil/Solvent Fumes, Fiber Glass 
• Other: Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.