Process Engineer 1

POSITION PURPOSE:

As Process Engineer, this position will effectively develop and implement documentation, procedures, systems, programs, tools, and studies for the purpose of making continuous improvements to the quality, cost, and lead-time of goods and services provided to customers of The Siemon Company.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.Sc./B.Tech Degree in engineering/science discipline preferred, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years experience in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and Quality Engineering.
• Experience Quality Assurance or Process Engineering (CQE or CQA Certification preferred)
• Working knowledge of ISO/QS Standards
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and its components (i.e. Kaizen, Kanban, 6S, etc.).
• Familiar with principles of concurrent engineering and design for manufacturing and assembly.
• Experience with six-sigma or other methods to define, measure, analyze, improve, and control process capability (blackbelt certification desired)
• Lead Belt and Continuous Improvement Projects to support cost savings and increase quality performance.
• Working knowledge and practical experience with the use of statistical process control in production environments.
• Proficiency in specification development, creating and maintaining visual work instructions, and document control.
• Competency with computer aided drawing tools for creating specifications for fixture/assembly aids, gauges and machine designs, as well as floor plans.
• Active management of material containment, quality holds & MRB locations to minimize value and age.
• Communication with Manufacturing, Planning, Purchasing, and Logistics personnel on non-conforming/MRB material status.
• Demonstrate commitment to operational excellence and our culture code by promoting an environment of teamwork, flexibility, and continuous improvement
• Demonstrate problem solving/analytics, communication proficiency, decision making & collaboration skills in performing core responsibilities.
• Ability to execute process technology transfers for developing multi-site/multi-supplier manufacturing capabilities.
• Experience with automated equipment troubleshooting, production standards, cost of quality and manufacturing methods.
• Strong verbal and written technical communication skills.
• Methodical, organized and detail orientated work habits.
• Ability to travel, domestic and international, on short notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• To provide engineering support to manufacturing for new and existing products and processes.
• To provide a dedicated engineering link (liaison) between product development and manufacturing to ensure effective transitions of new products from engineering to manufacturing, including developing work aids, documentation, equipment, gauging, and initial operator training.
• To investigate and analyze customer complaints, internal quality escapes, deviation requests, and other indicators of quality and process control such as scrap and rework; then refine the manufacturing process and/or submit an engineering change request to eliminate the root cause of such complaints/escapes/scrap/rework.
• To establish and maintain accurate production standards and support the goal of improved efficiency and lower cost of manufactured and purchased materials and components.
• To develop effective quality systems and tools for the quality department, production staff and suppliers based on specifications and functional requirement provided by the engineering department.
• To continuously improve the quality of all manufacturing processes and purchased materials by emphasizing prevention rather than inspection or assessment.