What You'll Do:As a Process Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of our innovation, providing technical assistance and engineering support to the manufacturing group. You'll collaborate with a diverse group of passionate individuals to deliver sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve wellbeing and enhance modern life. Additionally, to improve existing processes, develop new and cost-effective manufacturing concepts, as well as train process technicians and engage- maintenance personnel in resolving; tooling and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implementation.
What We're Looking For:- Develop new and cost-effective manufacturing concepts. Lead scrap reduction teams through lean methodologies. Actively participate in value improvement projects.
- Provide technical assistance, process development and engineering support to the manufacturing floor. This includes Extrusion, Secondary Operations, and packaging areas to ensure timely delivery of product and meeting customer expectations on cost and quality.
- Provide technical evidence and responses to customer service/customers as required.
- Mentor extrusion technicians and engage maintenance personnel in resolving, tooling and equipment problems using systematic methods of troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and irreversible corrective action implantation.
- Support flawless launch of new product activities through active participation in FMEA, part and tool design reviews, Kaisen and other cross-functional team events.
- Execute validation and qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ) protocols for new product, equipment, tooling, and processes.
- Follow SOP on re-validation of existing equipment, tooling, and processes.
- Work closely with internal and external Engineers in developing processes that meet customer expectations on cost, quality, and delivery of new product development.
- Document lessons learned and report status of all projects and assignments in a timely manner.
- Generate, update, and implement process documentation, to include PCO's, work instructions, manufacturing procedures, sample requests, process, inspection and troubleshooting guides.
- Close assigned CAPA's in a timely manner.
- Complete project and report status in a timely manner. Utilize project management tools in establishing timelines, building action item list and completing milestones.
- Understand and follow the SOP's and work instructions pertaining to the specific area.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Performs other required duties as needed in addition to the essential duties and responsibilities described above.
Skills That Make a Difference:- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Chemical or Biomedical engineering, or related technical field.
- Experience in the medical device manufacturing and process improvement, including root cause analysis.
- Thermoplastics extrusion, molding and/or assembly process is strongly preferred.
- Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and Lean Manufacturing is strongly preferred.
- Ability to positively communicate and work in a team environment and contribute to group goals.
- Comprehend college algebra, college physics, basic chemistry, statistics, and unit conversions.
