Process Engineer

Job Description:

The Plant Process Engineer is the manufacturing engineering representative for all plant, equipment and process tasks for Program Teams (PT). The Plant Process Engineer defines and executes manufacturing processes for new products and customer programs, analyzes work force utilization, space requirements, process flow, and designs, buys and installs equipment for maximum efficiency. This person also manages all process tasks and optimization. Works cross functionally with engineering, program management and the Program Team to meet all targets for manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, scrap, containment and efficiency optimization.

Responsibilities :

• Develops manufacturing methods, equipment and processes for programs.
• Defines equipment utilization, floor space requirements, process flow, and layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Meets the customer's capacity requirements and targeted cycle time.
• Engineers manufacturing processes collaboratively with product engineering to ensure manufacturable product designs which utilize standard production processes, equipment and methods.
• Writes equipment and process specifications. Purchases, installs and debugs effective equipment that meets all financial and quality requirements for new products and programs.
• Defines cycle time, balanced work content in manufacturing cells and stations, and plant process staffing requirements and costs. Ensures that processes and product designs meet the customer's and Cooper's expectations and financial targets.
• Ensures equipment and manufacturing processes are ready and available for customer critical events including run at rate, PPAP and critical builds for customer MRDs.
• Responsible for creating, updating and maintaining all manufacturing and process engineering documents required for launches.
• Creates the manufacturing bill of materials, process flow diagrams, process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA), and tooling authorization to proceed (TATP).
• Creates all equipment and process preventive maintenance schedules and procedures.
• Applies Lean principles to new product launches including minimizing WIP, ergonomic work stations, visual management and Utilizes the concepts of continuous improvement and cost reduction in the execution of the job function.
• Applies statistical methods to solve problems and improve manufacturing processes.
• Complies with policies and procedures pertaining to facility or divisional adopted standards such as IATF 16949.
• Complies with ISO 14001 according to FSA-346 Matrix of Roles Responsibility and Authority.
• Complies and shares best practice and lessons learned initiatives.IATF 16949.
• Complies with ISO 14001 according to FSA-346 Matrix of Roles Responsibility and Authority.
• Complies and shares best practice and lessons learned initiatives.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in manufacturing or industrial engineering. Minimum one year experience in manufacturing or process engineering in the production environment.
• Automotive experience preferred.
• Desire Mandatory trainings by client (In case of not having them, they will be programmed in the annual training plan)
• Ability to perform time and motion studies. Knowledge of Lean manufacturing techniques (KanBan, Kaizen). Ability to develop and implement manufacturing layout, processes, and changes, equipment specifications and ergonomic evaluations. Excellent knowledge and execution of problem solving.
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient at defining problems, collecting facts, identifying root cause and implementing countermeasures. Interprets an extensive variety of technical instructions and directs the training of team members.
• Decisions and influence typically affect the operation of the plant and the entire manufacturing operation.

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations: 

Additional Information:

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers. Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether personal, professional, or via education or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws. If you believe you require such assistance to complete our online application or to participate in an interview, you (or someone on your behalf) may request assistance by emailing recruitment@cooperstandard.com with a description of the accommodation you seek. Application materials submitted to this email address will not be considered.

Remote Status:

On-site