Process Control Engineer 2

Cullerton Group has a new opportunity for a Process Control Engineer 2 in Decatur, IL. The work will be done onsite. This is a long-term contract and can lead to permanent employment with our customer. Compensation is $36/hr W2 + full benefits, vision, dental, health insurance, 401K and holiday pay. Our customer is the largest manufacturer of construction equipment in the world. Job Description The main function of a manufacturing engineer is to apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout or manufacturing production. A typical manufacturing engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints. Manages part development and quality feedback loops for New Product Introduction (NPI), Continuous Product Improvement (CPI), and New Source Introduction (NSI) related activities by collaborating with suppliers, design control engineers, value chain engineering, and procurement category teams. Responsibilities Study time, motion, methods, and speed involved in maintenance, production, and other operations to establish standard production rate and improve efficiency. Interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and confer with management or engineering staff to determine quality and reliability standards. Read worker logs, product processing sheets, and specification sheets, to verify that records adhere to quality assurance specifications. Aid in planning work assignments in accordance with worker performance, machine capacity, production schedules, and anticipated delays. Prepare charts, graphs, and diagrams to illustrate workflow, routing, floor layouts, material handling, and machine utilization. Skills and Qualifications Data-driven Decision Making: Applies an assigned technique for data-driven thinking in a decision-making process. Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when interpreting data. Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas. Participates in the process of choosing KPIs and metrics to influence decisions. Utilizes basic data collection and evaluation tools and techniques. Analytical Thinking: Defines problems or issues and determines their significance. Compares alternative solutions systematically. Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fishbone diagrams, and other tools to reveal meaningful data patterns. Identifies major forces, events, and stakeholders affecting the situation. Uses logic and intuition to interpret data and draw conclusions. Effective Communications: Delivers helpful feedback focused on behaviors without offending the recipient. Listens to feedback and uses it to improve communication effectiveness. Makes oral presentations and writes reports needed for own work. Avoids technical jargon when inappropriate. Reads non-verbal cues from individuals and groups. Interpersonal Relationships: Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups. Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others. Demonstrates understanding of alternative points of view. Collaborates with departmental associates and management. Adapts interaction style to situations and people. Follows guidelines for conducting cost-benefit analyses and participates in development of such analyses. Calculates common measurements such as NPV and ROI. Documents and measures direct and indirect costs and projected benefits. Resolves routine supplier issues; escalates non-routine issues as needed. Uses electronic systems to record and retrieve supplier information and carry out transactions. Researches alternative vendors or suppliers and participates in supplier selection. Works with suppliers to ensure purchases meet delivery dates and quality specifications. Strategic Sourcing: Works with data analysis, market research, and purchasing budgets examination. Participates in improving institutional sourcing processes and opportunities. Performs strategic sourcing activities in a controlled environment. Follows relevant standards, policies, and practices regarding strategic sourcing. Assists senior sourcing professionals with strategic sourcing in multiple environments. Supply Chain Management: Recognizes software systems or components used to manage the supply chain. Participates in supply chain analysis to spot trends and improvement opportunities. Discusses considerations for integrating partner and supplier transactions. Summarizes supply chain considerations for different types of products. Works with a specific part of the supply chain management process. Typical task breakdown: Implementing product supply strategies aligned with the category management supply strategies to develop, optimize, and integrate a world-class supply network. Escalate supplier quality defects to SDEs for immediate containment. Manage quality feedback loops to apply lessons learned across the supply base. Manage APQP and cost management activities from concept to PPAP to deliver parts at the right quality and cost while meeting timelines, in collaboration with multiple functional areas. Use Teamcenter and Workflow to collaborate with Engineering and Supplier Development to identify supplier sources for buy-level parts. Drive Value Analysis and Value Engineering (VAVE) through cost modeling and design for manufacturability. Support and present source change requests to meet Quality, Cost, and Velocity goals at Source Council meetings. Education & Experience Required: 3+ years of experience Bachelor’s in Engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Supply Chain preferred) Relevant internships may be considered Additional Technical Skills: Ability to interpret engineering drawings, schematic diagrams, or formulas and computer-generated reports 3D modeling or Creo experience Proficiency in MS Office, Microsoft Excel Strong understanding of manufacturing processes Teamcenter Six Sigma Processes Should Cost Analysis Engineering and Sourcing Experience in Electrical harness, Nonmetallic and fabrication will be beneficial Supply chain experience is a plus Soft Skills: Ability to work with minimal supervision while driving department goals and deliverables Strong analytical and mathematical skills Strong oral and written communication skills Critical thinker with the ability to leverage innovative ideas Advanced ability to make and communicate presentations to management Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time IsExpired: false #J-18808-Ljbffr Cullerton Group