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JOB DESCRIPTION

The Process Engineer -- Electro-Mechanical position will provide technical assistance to support all manufacturing departments insuring the continuation of safe, economical, quality insured, and lean production operations.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, maintain, interpret and apply necessary documentation including product & process specifications, SPC control charting, work instructions/standard operating procedures and etc. to benchmark & improve process
• Strong Electrical troubleshooting and installation experience
• Resolve process issues in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner
• Develop & implement troubleshooting guides for equipment and process
• Review and approve work completed by vendors, contractors and appropriate team members as deemed appropriate
• Provide process support during equipment commissioning & start-up phases
• Lead and/or participate in OPEX, process and departmental initiatives---GEMBA, KAIZEN, process map, time studies, incident investigations & etc.
• Develop & implement process standards and best practices
• Implement technology upgrades that result in improved processes
• Assists with equipment and process troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Improve uptime, cost savings, product yield quality and safety
• Investigate, discuss and solve complex problems with appropriate team members, sub-contractors, customers and suppliers
• Help further company culture of implementing innovative processes and OPEX initiatives; be a change agent for the business
• Manage projects and project timelines using project management tools, engineering principles and techniques
• Maintain, update and oversee detailed engineering prints (specifically building and production line layout)
• Assist in equipment repair to aid in diagnosis and problem solving
• Oversee design, construction and operation of new equipment and their installations
• Lead process development and validation of new and old equipment
• Evaluate existing systems, equipment and processes and modify as appropriate to improve safety, quality, cost and delivery
• Design, develop and purchase tools, jigs and fixtures in support of process and manufacturing needs
• Ability to troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment
• Familiarity with Allen Bradley PLC and Controls

Other duties as assigned by supervisor

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4-10 years of experience.
• Project Leadership experience.
• Lean manufacturing training and experience -- Certified Six Sigma black belt preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and AutoCAD.   
• Knowledge/experience with equipment justification, assembly, consumer product manufacturing, and vendor relations preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. 
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instruction in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Education

• Degreed (ME or related field)

Equal Opportunity Employer-minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity