What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at AmTrim?
Job Summary:
Provide technical expertise to the enhancement of manufacturing capabilities and processes to produce quality products at the most competitive price. Develop mechanical design and redesign, and facility lay-out.
Job Responsibilities:
- Develop plans to successfully complete projects in a timely and cost-effective manner by assuring all required information from customers, engineering, tooling, quality and production are considered in the planning stages.
- Develop and maintain process parameters and recommending adjustments as required.
- Assist in the cost estimating and quoting of new and/or revised products by initiating the quote according to specifications, determining process methods, the equipment required and optimum rates.
- Responsible for mechanical design and redesign, including equipment and machinery.
- Identify and lead projects to improve process efficiency and performance, including equipment identification and specification.
- Lead in the identification and implementation of effective solutions that will improve the manufacturing process and capabilities. Develop and redesign facility layouts in support of this objective.
- Assist in the resolution of production problems by acting as a troubleshooter on all the existing processes at the assigned facility and/or department as need arises; supervisor will notify.
- Promote continuous process improvements.
- Develop and maintain all supporting documents of activities in an organized manner for easy retrieval for review and consideration.
- Develop and implement employee training on new processes and equipment with documentation to assure optimum operation and employee safety.
Education, Skills and Experience:
- Leadership skills; able to manage 2-4 people.
- Coating process familiarity a plus but not required.
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university in an Engineering or technical discipline; minimum of three to five years related experience, depending on level; or equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training.
About Us
American Trim is a local family owned and operated business with a 70 year history in the community. We proudly serve a diverse customer base in the appliance, automotive, trucking and aftermarket industries. American Trim has multiple manufacturing locations and is the industry leader in forming and decorating metal products, working to develop and market breakthrough ideas and product concepts that improve the aesthetics, performance and enjoyment of products that can be found in every business, household, and vehicle system.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. American Trim does not anticipated providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status).
