Process Engineer- development of new and improved manufacturing processes, procedures and equipment. Ensure design specifications and procurement of equipment, tooling, fixtures meet requirements. Plans workforce utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods. Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements. Ensure processes are documented and have SOPs. Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions. Coordinate activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost. Troubleshoot processes to maximize output of on-grade product. Take corrective action to address process deviations and find root cause to prevent reoccurrences. Development of new prototypes and transitioning into full scale production. Investigate customer complaints. Utilize lean manufacturing principles to establish optimal assembly and fabrication methods. Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product. Lead area improvement team, applying Six Sigma, Lean, 5S. Lead development and execution of incremental capital and process improvements. Obtain designs and estimates for cost of fixtures, tools and engineering requirements used in developing a formal proposal to management. Lead Kaizen events. Confers regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules to facilitate production processes. Oversee installation and tests to ensure machines, facilities and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications. Develop models of alternate processing to test the feasibility of new applications of systems and recommends methods of implementing improved procedures and comply with all policies. Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001). Experience in metal fabrication or manufacturing industry. Expertise in metal-cutting operations, grinding and tooling manufacturing. Skills in manufacturing and processing engineering with knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming and welding. Extensive knowledge of general machining practices. Specify processes to manufacture components, correct machining problems by tooling, gauging, machining or fixturing. Estimate machining cycle, perform method analysis; plan, project and perform project analysis. Knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro-E and MasterCAM is a plus.
Environment includes: laser cutting, high definition plasma, oxyfuel, turret punch, hydraulic brake press, stamping, manual & robotic MIG welding, manual & robotic resistance spot welding, destructive & non-destructive weld validation, primer & top coat liquid, direct to metal powder, In-line primer & top coat powder, vertical & horizontal CNC machining, large bed CNC bridge mill, hydraulic & fuel tank assembly. Metal products including axles, buckets, chassis, blades, platforms, booms
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- High Point, NC 27260 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
