Vitro

Process Engineer

Vitro • $70K — $95K *
Pittsburgh, PA 15237In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Up to 50% travel to various production plants required.
  • Strong communication skills to present findings and proposals to teams and management.
  • Proven leadership abilities for team facilitation and issue resolution.
  • Yellow Belt knowledge for group problem-solving.
  • Independent risk assessment skills and knowledge of related regulations.
  • Ability to evaluate risks and hazards in processes.
  • Experience in building and maintaining supplier networks.

Responsibilities

  • Assess and select materials based on their properties and intended use.
  • Handle auxiliary supplies and ensure compliance with material regulations.
  • Write and revise process-related documentation as needed.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
  • Optimize workflows adhering to Lean Management principles.
  • Monitor production processes and ensure material flow efficiency.
  • Set-up and maintain production machines in compliance with safety regulations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work collaboratively in a team-centric environment.
  • Exposure to various production processes and technologies.
  • Ability to contribute to technical and operational improvements.
  • Access to professional development and training resources.
  • Involvement in supplier negotiations and network building.
Full Job Description
Purpose:

The incumbent is responsible for meeting technical requirements for manufacturability at a level of quality that is acceptable for the company and the customer.

Responsibilities:
  • Assess product related material properties and their changes and select and handle materials according to their intended use.
  • Assess supplies and auxiliary supplies related material properties and their changes and select and handle materials according to their intended use.
  • Assign excipients according to their use, use them according to regulations and dispose of them properly.
  • Workflows and subtasks in compliance with economic and deadline specifications (Lean Management principles).
  • Choose tools and materials.
  • Write or revise process-related documents such as P FMEA, Control Plan, work instructions as needed.
  • Conduct root cause analysis and develop solutions.
  • Consider requirements (incl. standards, regulations) for the products to be manufactured.
  • Manufacture of products, in particular by processes (like cutting, printing, bending, laminating, VA)
  • Assemble and disassemble manufacturing lines according to technical documentation.
  • Assign dimensional, shape and position tolerances as well as surface finish and visual appearance.
  • Operate control and regulation equipment on machines and systems, taking into account the safety regulations
  • Set-up and retrofit production machines and systems according to specifications.
  • Set-up and optimize process data.
  • Put machines and systems into operation in compliance with safety regulations.
  • Monitor production processes according to process parameters.
  • Identify and eliminate faults and deviations as well as causes.
  • Assist securing production processes by intervening in the process chain
  • Machines and systems are handed over Information about the production process, production status and changes in the production process, document handover.
  • Monitor and ensure material flow in your own work area.
  • Detect and Eliminate faults in the material flow and optimizing the material flow.
  • Identify causes and quality deviations, initiate corrective measures.
  • Assist with analyzing and interpreting technical data with statistical tools and principles.
  • Contribute to the financial improvement of work processes in one's own workspace.
  • Carry out work in a customer-oriented manner.
  • Ensure operational readiness through maintenance and inspection.
  • Replace worn parts and/or arrange for them to be replaced.
  • Assist, inspect repaired machines and systems for operating properties and put them into operation


Qualifications:

Required:
  • This position requires travelling to our various production plants and can be up to 50% travel based.
  • Communicate (oral/written) and convince production, different plant areas, plant management, and corporate staff to buy in into the findings, ideas, and/or problem solution proposals for decision making.
  • Be a productive team member by leading different groups or teams within a facility or work group using facilitation tools.
  • Work in a group environment to solve issues using the appropriate tools and methods. Have Yellow Belt knowledge.
  • Solid understanding of risk assessment principles and techniques. Conduct risk assessments independently.
  • Identify and evaluate potential risks and hazards in processes and operations.
  • Relevant industry standards and regulations related to risk assessment.
  • Familiarity with product development processes.
  • Proven ability to build and maintain a network of suppliers.
  • Conduct effective supplier negotiations to obtain favorable terms and gain access to valuable information.
  • Utilize various communication channels, such as emails, phone calls, and meetings, to establish strong connections with suppliers.

Software Skills:
  • The incumbent must be proficient in the Microsoft office suite of products: EXCEL, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Project as well as have a strong understanding of APQP/TS systems.

Preferred:
  • Screen Print experience
    • Printing process definition, setup, operation and troubleshooting
  • Corrective Action experience
  • Problem Solving experience
  • Improvement activity
  • Ability to work with Operators and Maintenance personnel
  • Able to direct corrective and improvement activities
  • Able to use PLC tools to assist problem solving
  • Able to use Process Control tools to assist operations
  • Basic knowledge of Vision location, and Vision Inspection systems
  • Basic knowledge of Robotic Automation
  • Basic knowledge of Glas Fabrication processing

About Vitro

Vitro is a Mexican glass manufacturer. It was founded in 1909 in Monterrey, Mexico. The company produces glass containers, flat glass, automotive glass, and glassware for commercial, industrial and retail sectors. Vitro has operations in Mexico, the United States, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Panama, and Guatemala. The company has more than 100 plants and distribution centers and employs over 19,000 people. Vitro is publicly traded on the Mexican Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol VITROA.
Learn more about Vitro
Size
19,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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