Process Engineer

The Process Engineer supports the team with process expertise; develop, maintain, and improve systems, processes, procedures and process controls.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supports operation's tasks ranging from daily assignments to long term projects.
• Regularly interacts with shop floor employees, leads and supervisors to understand issues and identify technical solutions. Provides regular training to supervisors and shop floor operators.
• Continuously manages several Manufacturing Excellence projects to reduce manufacturing costs. Serve as change agent in continuous improvement.
• Active participant in site wide continuous improvement activities. Idea generation and project implementation.
• Manage CAPEX Projects; identify, justify and implement project. Projects ranging from $3k to $100k+
• Lead root cause analysis exercises with a cross-functional team. Manage corrective action plan to completion in a timely manner.
• Support or develop the design of new tools. Quote and manage new tool builds and tooling repairs with external vendors on a regular basis.
• Design shop floor fixtures and manufacturing aids. Quote and manage builds with external vendors on a regular basis.
• Develop/Modify work instructions to reflect best practices clarifying instructions and optimizing production efficiency.
• Create and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) to completion.
• Regularly interact with external customers regarding technical topics providing clear and thorough responses.
• Support New Product Induction (NPI) team with tooling and process design.
• Support Purchasing and Quality Departments with offsite vendor visits and audits as needed.
• Support Quality Department with technical expertise as needed

Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Desired:

• 2+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing

Competencies

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate with internal departments, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems including use of problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Organized and methodical
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred

Behavioral Characteristics

Customer Focus

• Works with customers to build long term relationships & partnerships
• Delivers on promises and commitments
• Understands the impact of business decision

Performance

• Takes individual responsibility for personal objectives and results
• Continuously improves performance by delivering on commitments
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Sets clear objectives and measures performance by continously soliciting feedback

Innovation

• Develops innovative solutions to problems
• Is proactive in initiating change and improvement
• Shares knowledge and experience through teamwork
• Continuously challenges by asking ”why”

Responsibility

• Respects the culture, custom and rules of Trelleborg, our employees, suppliers, and customers
• Communicates openly and accurately
• Takes personal responsibility for actions
• Performs all duties with commitments to excellence and integrity

Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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