What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer Cold Operations position at AGY Holding Corp?
Process Engineer Cold Operations 04222021
Level Experienced (5 Years)
Job Location AGY Aiken LLC - Aiken, SC
Position Type Full Time
Education Level 4 Year Degree
Travel % Negligible
Job Shift This is an onsite position and works M-F, 8-5
Job Categories Engineering
Company Description
AGY is a world leader in supplying high performance materials in the form of glass fiber yarns and reinforcements. Our glass fiber material is used in a broad range of markets, including Automotive, Construction, Defense, Electronics, Aerospace, Marine and Recreation. AGY has offices in Lyon, France and world headquarters is in Aiken, South Carolina.
Job Description
- Address any safety concerns in functional area
- Compile and stratify data to identify sources of process waste and inefficiencies
- Utilize a formal focused improvement methodology to lead process and quality improvement projects within functional area to improve plant profitability
- Monitor and trend process key performance metrics to identify and address any process abnormalities and improve statistical capability
- Develop, justify, and manage small capital projects
- Serve as technical expert in functional area to troubleshoot and resolve any process-related performance issues
- Act with a sense of urgency to remedy any process-related issues impacting product quality or process efficiency
- Compile and present formal presentations pertaining to process performance metrics
- Work with the Maintenance & Engineering Departments to resolve any recurring equipment breakdown causes and improve equipment reliability through effective PM tasks
- Lead cross-functional project teams including salary and hourly personnel to achieve project goals in specified time frame
- Work with equipment and material suppliers to address any performance or quality-related concerns
- Develop and maintain ISO-controlled documents within functional area
- Work with Product and Quality Engineers to address any customer quality concerns or complain, implement corrective actions, and respond to issues utilizing customer complaint database
Qualifications
- Must Have: Minimum B.Sc. degree in Engineering or related field from an accredited university
- Must Have: Proven track record of a problem-solving mindset
- Minimum of five years of engineering experience, preferably in the textile, automotive or glass industries
- High energy person who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work and function with a broad range of personalities and skill sets
- Strong leadership skills
- Desire to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment that reacts quickly to changes in customer and market demand
- Ability to utilize data to prioritize efforts and set focus
- Hands-on attitude
- Experience utilizing formal Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques
- Ability to use statistical process control software
- Proficient in e-mail
- Proficient in MS Office
- Minimal travel required
Desired but Not Required:
- Proficiency in Wonderware
- Proficiency in Statgraphics
- Experience in fiberglass industry
- Experience with capital project development and management
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques
- Experience utilizing Desktop Intelligence
M-F 8-5
