Process Engineer

Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities List the job’s essential or most important functions and responsibilities. Include all important aspects for the job whether performed daily weekly, monthly, or annually and any that occur at irregular intervals.

• Evaluate and revise processes to generate cost savings and improve safety, equipment reliability, product quality and throughput efficiency.
• Maintain and program Komax machines using production level CAD/Microsoft Office skills.
• Maintain and improve Komax scheduling system.
• Lead improvement projects based on internal quality and customer feedback.
• Design, evaluate, and improve process flow throughout manufacturing.
• Research, develop, and implement new processes, equipment, and procedures for manufacturing.
• Develop, justify, and implement capital expenditure projects from concept to completion.
• Document and update work instructions, standard operating procedures and time observations of production processes.
• Lead new product integration into manufacturing operations.
• Lead and mentor production supervisors and employees to solve quality issues and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement Events (Kaizen Events).
• Lead 5S efforts for all of Malibu Electronics.
• Participate in quality audits and production startup meetings.
• Participate in design reviews to improve product manufacturability.
• Other duties may be assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: 4 year degree in manufacturing, mechanical, industrial, or electrical engineering; 3 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers. Ability to lead cross functional teams.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Other Qualifications: Ability to use MS Office and CAD Systems; Proven ability to lead Kaizen events;

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Use the drop down boxes to select the appropriate response to each area.

Continuous/C = 67-100%, Frequent/F = 33-66%, Occasional/O = 33%, None/N

• Sits 4 hours
• Stands 5 hours
• Walks 1 hours
• Drives 0 hours
  
  

Employee Lifts and/or Carries: type amount of weight in each area

Maximum: 50 (lbs) Frequently: 25 (lbs) Occasionally: 50 (lbs)

Employee Uses Hands For Repetitive Activities

• Simple Grasping: Right, Frequent Left, Frequent
• Pushing/Pulling: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
• Fine Manipulation: Right, Occasional Left, Occasional
  
  

Employee Uses Feet For Repetitive Activities

• Right: None Left: None
  
  

Employee Is Required To Perform These Activities

• Bending At Waist: Occasional
• Squatting: Occasional
• Climbing Ladders, Stairs: Occasional
• Kneeling On Ground: Occasional
• Reaching Above Shoulder: Occasional
  
  

Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job (ie; heat/cold, dust/dampness, height; chemical; noise) PPE requirements are included. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Safety glasses required while in production areas

Other PPE May Be Required Based On Specific Projects.

Typical __8-10___ hour work days, frequent overtime required.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Teamwork: Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Motivation: Measures self against standard of excellence.

Quality: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality: Is consistently at work and on time.

Dependability: Takes responsibility for own actions.