Process Engineer

We are helping a client that is looking for a Process Engineer on their team.

The Metal forming Process Engineer will have a strong understanding of metal forming processes and equipment including mechanical skills required in manufacturing processes and methods including flow, layout, and production equipment with a strong focus on bearing manufacturing processes. Working with personnel from manufacturing, maintenance, set-up and engineering, the manufacturing engineer must be able to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement and efficiency.

Company

• Financially stable company
• Opportunities to advance

Position

• Full Time Direct Hire
• Between 2nd and 3rd shift

Job Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for existing Metal Forming equipment and processes in a manufacturing environment to ensure optimum efficiency is achieved.
• Design and development of tooling (Dies, punches, die-sets), mechanisms, and equipment for use in metalworking in manufacturing processes.
• Drive troubleshooting activities of tooling issues related to Metal forming process.
• Perform standard analysis, calculations, and generate drawings, as required in product engineering designs.
• Independently manage multiple projects and activities to meet safety, quality, cost, delivery, and continuous improvement goals while meeting planned deadlines.
• Support of other engineers in solving problems associated with manufacturing new or existing products.
• Requires the ability to interact and work with associates at multiple skill levels throughout the organization.
• Provide engineering support in scrap reduction, productivity improvements utilizing Lean tools, machine builds, and quality improvements.
• Analyze data to develop, troubleshoot and improve a variety of processes.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop engineering designs by validating requirements such as cycle time and tooling.
• Facilitate equipment trials at both vendor sites and in house.
• Provide guidance to engineering technicians, interns and various team members as necessary.
• Coordinate and work on activities with other cross functional teams such as Quality Engineering, productions supervisors.
• Responsible for design, installation and commissioning activities of manufacturing lines
• Support equipment design needs and necessary administrative tasks, such as RFQ creation, throughout multiple project phases.
• Support launch activities of new programs.
• Provide daily engineering support for production.
• Stamping experience

Background Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with troubleshooting, dies, punches and associated tooling used in Presses.
• Strong mechanical skills
• A good understanding of equipment safety and safety compliance is a plus.
• Proficient with Creo, Solid Works and AutoCAD
• Good understanding of PFMEA
• Highly innovative & motivated individual who is also a good team player.
• Organized and able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines.
• Capable of taking engineering theories and putting them to practical use in manufacturing
• Understand and ability to apply Statistical Process Control to solve problems and make sound judgment.
• Ability to document process changes in support of a structured Quality Assurance system.
• Ability to work independently within a team structure.
• Ability to solve problems with a systematic and structured approach.
• Must understand and be able to implement Lean manufacturing concepts, problem-solving techniques, and root-cause analysis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management skills
• Effective interpersonal skills with internal and external customer
• Proficient in using computers with the Windows operating system including the Microsoft Office Group of Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Practical understanding of problem-solving techniques such as, 8D, A3, 5 Why, etc.
• Qualified candidates will have a BS in Mechanical Engineering with 3-5 years of experience in metal forming processes and Presses
• Knowledge of Solid Work, AutoCAD, Creo
• Excellent project management skills

Compensation

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive health care benefits
• Paid Vacation
• 401K with Matching

If you are interested and qualified, please send your updated resume as a MS Word document, and how you fit this specific position, referencing Application Engineer to Jim.guerrera@SCNteam.com.

Thank you for your consideration!