What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineer position at Metal Technologies?
General Summary :
The process engineer participates in program launch operations for new programs and creates and maintains the machining process parameters for all current programs. Take part in the setting of tool designs for both new and current programs. Participate in the machining divisions' continuous improvement initiatives using a defined methodology like Lean or Six Sigma.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities :
- Set the standard for driving safety and encourage a culture where people don't get into accidents.
- Engineering Program management of new product Launches
- Work with APQP team members to develop timelines
- Maintain timelines
- Schedule and conduct launch management
- Participate in all customers technical reviews and timeline discussions
- Lead team actions to develop and maintain manufacturing processes. Projects may include all or part of the project's launch, early start-up, and mature production phases.
- Initiates tooling, process, or design changes to improve product performance, quality, or manufacturing cost.
- Demonstrates “hands-on” techniques and a willingness to cooperatively work with machine operators, supervisors, and leads to solve production problems.
- Utilizes SPC; may lead or participate in process improvement efforts.
- Actively participates in and conducts process reviews.
- Supports manufacturing cost-estimating activities.
- Coordinate technical and / or documentation issues by communicating often with various functional groups. Will communicate with customers and suppliers.
- Works directly with employees or supervisors to resolve equipment, process, quality, efficiency, or tooling issues.
- Directly or indirectly supports Plant MRB Disposition and Corrective Action activities.
- Reviews customer specifications and recommends changes to improve manufacturability as required.
- Works closely with Sales and Engineering to establish cost trade-offs.
- Acts as project leader on routine process or machine development efforts as required.
- Cycle time reduction and tool cost savings
- Drive improvements in machine scrap reductions
- Prepare detailed plans necessary to complete work on projects, tooling or work centers for activities spanning several weeks to months.
- Develop work instructions
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