Process Engineer

Process Engineer

This position involves planning and overseeing quality and production improvements, using verification and production ramp-up of tooling and equipment involved in assemble of the instruments, controls and monitors used in the Electric Utility Transmission and Distribution Industry.

Here's where you'll demonstrate your competencies:

• Investigates, analyzes, develops, and determines processes and process improvements for new and existing products.
• Plans equipment layout and workflow to maintain safe and efficient utilization of plant resources.
• Coordinates Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities with special emphasis on RBS (Ralliant Business System) principles that include standard work, one-piece flow, visual controls, 5S, and variability reduction.
• Lead and assist in the development of new methods, tooling, test systems, and machine designs that reduce cycle time and improve productivity and quality.
• Lead and assist in the planning and performance, research, design and development of manufacturing engineering projects.
• Ownership of troubleshooting internal and external quality issues by performing root cause analysis (RCA, 5 Why, 8D) and driving corrective and preventative actions (CAPA)
• Performs duties in accordance with established quality standards.
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be required.
• Actively support Health, Safety and Environmental rules and regulations.

Skills & Experience

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• BS Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 1+ years in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated analytical/statistical problem-solving skills. Familiarity with statistical methods and software (Minitab, JMP, etc.).
• Proficient in database tools and ability to use programming language for modifying/maintaining databases and reporting purposes.
• Proven experience in process improvement, problem solving, and knowledge of process control methodologies such as DMAIC, Six Sigma, Lean, and SPC
• DFM and/or Lean production flow knowledge.
• Must be very proficient using spreadsheets to aid analysis.
• Working knowledge of Lab View and SolidWorks is preferred.
• Knowledge of Quality Systems (ISO9001) and quality tools (MSA, R&R, PFMEA).
• Hands-on mechanical ability to solve tooling and equipment challenges.
• Ability to integrate and work well in a team environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to provide positive, consistent communication with associates throughout the organization.
• Organized, self directed, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems a plus.
• CAPEX project management experience
• Driven to get results and make impactful change
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills, comfortable working on the shop floor and with cross functional team

Working Conditions

• Office and Factory environment.
• Safety glasses required while on factory floor.
• Overtime may be required.