Position:Process Engineer
Department:Elastomers
Functional Area:Engineering
Classification:Non-ExemptExempt
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
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.
