What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Westport Axle?
Westport Axle is a leading single-source logistics provider that offers a broad scope of services throughout the entire supply chain. Universal's experienced management team, with its state-of-the-art technology, provides customized logistics solutions to its customers resulting in proven efficiencies and savings.
Job Purpose
The Paint Shop Process Engineer is primarily responsible for leading and maintaining all paint processes. This position will report directly to Quality Manager. The Process Engineer will drive a culture and processes that promote continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost and delivery and morale. This position will work with senior management in the plant to maximize overall quality and efficiency through involvement of the workforce. This role will support, multi-shift operation, managing the Paint processes. The Process Engineer manage and lead the interface and collaboration of key stakeholders in the operations center such as Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production, Materials Logistics. The ideal candidate will not only bring technical functional depth and credibility but must also possess the requisite traits and business acumen to interface with the Paint Shop teams develop, communicate, lead, and motivate their paint shop operations team. In addition, Process Engineer will lead change management initiatives in the center.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain all processes in the Paint Shop, including chemical management, maintenance of laboratory equipment and regulatory systems.
- Monitor and maintain paint circulation system in the Paint shop, including chemistry / chemical management.
- Monitor and maintain Paint systems, including all application and test methods.
- Supports all aspects of production processes including safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale and drive successful implementation of processes and standards.
- Oversee and coordinate production schedules, engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand methods that are applied and activities that take place in the Paint Circulation System and Mix Room.
- Troubleshoot issues to find the root cause and place effective countermeasures in place to prevent reoccurrence.
- Establishes, coordinates and directs process improvement initiatives to meet plant saving targets
- Create standard work for all operations.
- Assist with the integration of new product launches and processes.
- Work with vendors to drive down costs while maintaining high levels of quality.
- Coordinate project plans with maintenance and engineering organizations.
- Utilizes operational data to make informed decisions daily.
- Capable of recognizing opportunities for improvement and cost savings
- Lead the elimination of waste in all aspects of the business.
- Teach, cultivate, and promote teamwork and problem solving in a positive, proactive work environment.
Required Experience
Preferred Experience