Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
Minimum 3 years of experience in machining, manufacturing, or operations.
Preferred background in engineering or supply chain disciplines.
Experience in tooling and fixturing design.
Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control.
Responsibilities
Support business objectives to enhance safety and quality while optimizing costs and efficiency.
Lead and implement Continuous Improvement projects using Lean methodologies.
Facilitate cross-functional teams to drive significant process improvements and defect reductions.
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and process routings.
Support demand and capacity planning improvements from scheduling to execution.
Analyze process and product data for performance measurement and improvement.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead and influence a culture of continuous improvement.
Engagement in high-impact projects with cross-functional teams.
Access to professional development and training in Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
Involvement in safety and quality initiatives that enhance workplace conditions.
Full Job Description
Value Stream Process Engineer
Role Summary
The primary objective of the Process Engineer is to lead, motivate and influence the continuous improvement culture within business. The employee will lead the lean transformation/operational improvements for Dresser Utility Solutions using continuous improvement systems, such as Lean/Six Sigma, manufacturing process optimization, and information/planning systems (such as MRP). In this role you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, develop and execute objectives for self and others to affect short-term and long-term business goals.
Essential Responsibilities
Support business objectives to improve safety and quality, while meeting or exceeding customer expectations on deliveries, and reducing cost and improving efficiency.
Support EHS projects and ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment
Identify and improve product quality by process variation
Be a leader of change, develop, implement, and control Continuous Improvement projects using the Lean and statistical process control
Facilitate/Lead high impact cross functional teams for process improvement that yield significant reduction in defects increased productivity
Facilitate goal development, planning, and monitoring progress performance
Attend weekly cross-functional quality sessions and track / drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for Cell issues
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings
Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets
Lead and/or support demand and capacity planning improvements ranging from Master Scheduling to shop scheduling
Conduct cost / benefit analysis for changes to processes and/or equipment
Identify and reduce sources of labor efficiency variations
Facilitate and/or Support CapEx project for new equipment or equipment upgrades from concept through installation
Optimization of manufacturing processes according to standardized framework and procedures.
Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations
Gather and analyze process and product data for fulfillment and improvement measurement
Support the quality function through integration of ISO / QC documentation and Manufacturing methods Instructions
Qualifications/Requirements
Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Minimum 3 years of experience in machining, manufacturing and/or operations preferred.
Preferred: Engineering or supply chain disciplines.
Experience in tooling & fixturing design.
Desired Characteristics
Proven ability to successfully facilitate and manage cross functional teams, and implement improvement within an established time frame, then sustain process improvements
Proven ability to manage multiple projects/priorities and achieve results
High energy, data driven, and results oriented
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong manufacturing process knowledge
Prior use and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality tools/systems such as root cause analysis
Prior manufacturing process improvement accomplishments
Demonstrated ability to read engineering drawings and specifications
Strong mechanical design ability
Experience using Microsoft Office suite for project reporting, data gathering, and process documentation
Desired but not required - Experience with database and automation communication languages
