Operations Engineer-Metal Compaction

Operations Engineer-Metal Compaction-Minneapolis, MN

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support powder compaction process, from lab processes to full magnet production processes and complete process development, qualification, and continuous improvement on these processes.
• Specifically, powder pressing, off-tool parts handling ( robots ), powder delivery.
• Oversee die set qualification for each magnet part number issued to the floor.
• Support magnet production tool commissioning with future state press engineering.
• Identify, implement, and qualify improvement opportunities for the process and equipment.
• Implement performance specs & KPI’s for pressing operations.
• Create standard operating procedures for magnet pressing processes and tooling and maintain as required when process changes are re-qualified.
• Oversee ground level SPC for magnet pressing, set control chart limits and targets, and troubleshoot process excursions and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with equipment engineering to create preventive maintenance schedules to fit within production requirements.

BACKGROUND PROFILE:

• 5 years powders metal press experience on electromechanical / hydraulic presses
• Expertise in powder pressing processes & hardware, ideally with experience in magnetic materials / powders
• Ideally, greater than 200 Ton force press experience in hydraulic powered systems
• Direct set-up and operating experience – this is hands on, day-to-day op’s on first shift, with the ability to train next operator candidates for off shifts and next presses
• Ability to author SOP’s, Work Instructions and Operations manuals
• Ability to train other operators / technicians
• MS office fluency in Excel, Word, PPT

PREFERRED:

• Experience with Gantt charting / MS Project use
• Experience with some CAD package to use as a communication tool / redline parts / tooling
• Tool engineering / maintenance experience a PLUS