Process Engineer

Position Summary:

Will develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised composite products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

•    Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.                               
•    Evaluate composite and infusion related materials.  Cost justify and implement selected materials to improve overall composite manufacturing processes.
•    Develop tooling and equipment as well as detailed layouts of manufacturing processes for new/revised products meeting specialized design and performance specifications.
•    Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, training team members, and evaluating results.
•    Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
•    Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams.
•    Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:

•    B.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology required. 
•    Minimum 3-5 years related experience required (wind blade composite or other composite experience preferred).
•    Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
•    Experience with AutoCAD, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs.
•    Computer proficiency.
•    Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple products through manufacturing process.
•    Quality orientation and high attention to detail.
•    Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees.
•    Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
•    Experience working with high performance teams. Ability to maintain safe work environment.
•    Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

Training Requirements Desired:

•    Safe work practices.
•    ISO 9001 quality standards and/ or quality methods.

Physical Skills and Abilities:

•    Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times.
•    Stamina to work 50+ hours/week to support plant performance.