Core Process Engineer

Role Purpose

Serve as a global process owner and subject matter expert responsible for the alignment, performance and optimization of OCS processes. The individual will identify and execute process improvement and capability enhancement projects in support of the process roadmap. He or she will review process changes to ensure global consistency and monitor global performance. This will be done through development of deep knowledge on why the process works, process capability, performance, and control methodology.

Key Responsibilities

Function as owners and change approvers of globally aligned processes and confirm all relevant process documentation is kept up to date
o Participate as stakeholders in new process introduction teams to ensure processes remain aligned.
• Maintain global process alignment
o Periodic site visits within region to perform Gemba walk audits against documentation of processes.
o Review of results from audits, coordinating appropriate action plans
o Lead global process reviews to ensure alignment between sites
• Identify global process trends and variations through systematic process monitoring & data analysis
o Define periodic standard reports or control charts to be generated; for example, OEE, TAU, sigma level, Ppk
o Use standard reports or control charts to assess overall process trends and variations within and between plants to identify opportunities for process improvements and analyze process capability
o Perform in-depth data-based analysis of process variables to identify performance issues and understand cause and effect relationships
• Support projects within the framework of the process roadmap
o Define and execute workstreams and ensure their completion
• On-site support for manufacturing troubleshooting based on engineering principles and process understanding
o Provide support for plant process engineering when existing standard troubleshooting guides and process documentation is not sufficient for problem resolution.
• Ensure consistent evaluation of processes changes through structured experimental plans, statistical data analysis, qualification and change control
o Document process changes through a formal change evaluation and control system
• Promote Process Engineering as a rigorous discipline with comprehensive training program
o Serve as process engineering champions by demonstrating engineering rigor, mentoring junior process engineers and promoting process engineering development

Experiences/Education - Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent
• 2 - 5 years’ experience in plant engineering or an engineering support role to a manufacturing operation.
• Data Based Decision Making Skills
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Bilingual (English/Spanish), English skills > 80%
• Strong communication skills

Experiences/Education - Desired

Green Belt Certification or 6-Sigma Equivalent
• Project leadership skills, including multi-cultural teams
• Expertise in change management and documentation control systems
• Strong computer and data management skills
• Understanding of Process Control and Process Discipline tools
o Statistical tools such as statistical process control, hypothesis testing, sampling plans, capability analysis
o Experimental design and analysis
o Training in problem analysis and fundamental understanding tools
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing practices
• Ability to engage leadership and peers.
• Professional written and spoken communication
• Knowledge of optical connectors, including construction, assembly and performance measures
• Knowledge of automated equipment, including overall maintenance strategies