Process Engineer

Location Columbus, GA 31907, USA Travel Required Yes. Occasional international travel is required. Description The Process Engineer coordinates process improvement projects (quality, efficiency, safety, ergonomics, etc.) and cost reduction projects (defect reduction, labor savings, spare parts usage, etc.) and facilitates their implementation. Monitors spare parts usage for excessive wear. Maintains control of technical document system for process machinery. Coordinates with appropriate resources to implement improvements. Provides advice to departments regarding maintenance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Responsible for the development and maintenance of technical manuals/drawings for process machinery. Participates in monthly manufacturing and quality review meetings, in order to identify processes or machines that need improvement. A key member of the weekly TQI meeting and provides technical guidance and leadership. Provides or assist in providing technical training. Serves as a technical resource for spare parts purchase. Supports manufacturing processes with process troubleshooting ideas through logical thinking and sound engineering practices. Responsible for qualifying new or modified process equipment. Is used to assist with material qualifications. Delegates projects to the machinery department (ET’s/ Machinist) and follows up to verify desirable results. Collects and presents data for projects to quantify their validity. Coordinates with parent company regarding process changes. Read, understand, and adhere to safety and environmental protection procedures and work instructions. Occasional international travel is required. Education and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or university (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Major preferred); one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Supervisory Responsibilities May be requested to directly supervise employees in the manufacturing and/or machinery department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities could include interviewing, hiring, and training employee; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Qualifications 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. Language Skills Ability to read, analyze, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. Mathematical Skills Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. Other Skills and Abilities Familiar with Oracle or equivalent MRP software. Familiar with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Inventor preferred. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and sit. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Additional Information Panasonic Energy Corporation of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by law. All qualified individuals are required to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodation. Pre-employment background check and drug testing is required. All candidates must have valid authorization to work in the United States. Competitive compensation and benefit package is provided. Applicants under the age of 18: No minor under 16 years of age shall be permitted to work during the hours when public or private schools are in session unless said minor has completed senior high school or has been excused from attendance in school by a county or independent school system board of education in accordance with the general policies and regulations promulgated by the State Board of Education. Equal Opportunity Employer. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. Benefits Employee Coverage: Monthly premiums $57.00/Deductible $300 per year Family Coverage: Monthly premiums $201.000/Deductible $600 per year 401k Retirement Saving - Company match up to 5% Relocation Reimbursement (if applicable) #J-18808-Ljbffr Panasonic Energy Corporation of America