MMM41 PROCESS ENGINEER

Position : Process Engineer

Reports To : Production Manager

Salary Range : $85K-$105K DOE

Position Overview :

The Process Engineer is a member of the operational management team that is focused on the performance of the manufacturing process with respect to safety, quality, volume and cost.

The Process Engineer is orientated toward continuous improvement through process optimization and innovation. The Process Engineer is expected to demonstrate shop floor leadership while enhancing the professional image of the operational management team through appropriate actions and communication.

This position reports directly to the Plant Superintendent.

Key Responsibilities :

Drive continuous improvement, identify improvement opportunities, cost savings, quality improvements, productivity, and reliability

Analyze production downtime and recommend / implement actions

Analyze work tasks and develop Standard Operating Procedures, and Visual Work Instructions

Develop systems to measure and categorize waste and seconds

Implement process improvements to reduce the production of waste and seconds

Design industrial trials and present proposals to the operational team for approval

Drive progress through a rigorous approach to process standardization by reviewing the process and identifying process parameters that can be locked in place to reduce process variability

Develop, monitor and execute project plans (Project Management)

Ensure site compliance with corporate process standards

All other duties as assigned

Daily

Perform daily tour of the Production line. Focus on Process Stability, Statistical Process Control (SPC), sheet profile and Bill of Materials (BOM)

Review color changes from previous day and look for opportunities to improve production quality

Review daily downtime

Attend Daily Morning Meetings (DMM)

Weekly

Trend the progress in reducing seconds

Create Summary Report on daily tour of the Production line and report and gaps

Quarterly

Prepare report detailing top issues generated from efficiency loss for previous month

Partner with the Purchasing Agent on Plant inventory process

Assist with reporting and participate in plant monthly and quarterly Balanced Scorecard (BSC) reviews

Yearly

Participate in Plant internal Process audit

Occasional

Lead process improvement teams

Conduct problem solving exercises

Lead Plant tours

Assist with investigation of customer complaints

Back up Production Supervisor from time to time

Qualifications :

Recent graduates are invited to apply.

Bachelor's degree in Chemical, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Project implementation skills from initial stages to completion

Proven track record of successful projects on schedule and within budget

Experience with continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma certification preferred

5S knowledge and implementation preferred

Has solid understanding or Risk Management

Excellent Organizational and Communication skills

Effective planning, prioritizing and time management skills

Structured problem-solving skills

Excellent with math

Strong statistical analysis skills

Ability to mentor / coach Plant Co-Op students

Excellent team player

Demonstrate the companys core values and leadership behaviors

Proficient in MS Project, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, AutoCAD / Inventor

Ability to speak, read and write in English