Sr Process Engineer

Role Purpose

Develop new manufacturing processes, and methods, improve existing manufacturing processes and capabilities, Develop and document process controls, develop methods and processes for the manufacture of new products, Support manufacturing improvement initiatives, including variability reduction, defect reduction, process control improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Eng. Resources in the development and improvement of process and equipment.
• Technical support to junior engineers and technicians
• Evaluation process cost, quality, and capability alternatives, institutes continuous improvements to existing manufacturing operations through process automation/semi-automation 
• Plan, organize and execute work-streams on projects to deliver process improvement and step change capabilities. 
• Project work scope typically includes equipment selection (design, development)manufacturing installation, start-up and acceptance (Pilot, Pre-Pro Runs & EEM) 
• Role includes individual contributor and project work-stream leadership responsibilities. 
• Ensure manufacturing process documentation.
• Work with and facilitate alignment between manufacturing, development, and upstream process experts to deliver step change and improvement of finishing technology capabilities. 
• Interface with external machine builders, system integrators, and suppliers to specify and deliver fully integrated process machine systems on-time, on-budget and fulfilling the technical scope when is appropriated. 
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve Eng. Changes
• Utilize statistical tools, engineering data, and DMAIC/DESGN/Lean methodologies to develop process understanding to support robust manufacturing processes. 
• Support development and execution of roadmap and project portfolio. 
• Elaborate/propose and process improvement qualification plans.  Complete technical reports for internal publication 
• Support problem-solving in manufacturing, including root cause identification and resolution. 
• Apply process engineering knowledge, skills and expertise from concept through delivery of process and equipment at production areas. 
• Participate in New Product Introduction in collaboration with NPI Engineers
• Works on problems where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors. Exercises judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. 
• Participate in solutions related to process issues on  Customer Notifications 
• Introduce safe and ergonomic devices and processes to enable a safe work environment. 
• Lead and/or support the implementation of a robust Product Quality Architecture for new and existing products. 
• Propose and implement iKaizen and Safety Kaizen (ergonomic devices and processes) to enable a safe work environment; support and perform 5S implementation in work area to achieve Plant goal. 
• Define substitute consumables to avoid an adverse process impact. 
• Support Global Standardization processes/projects. 
• Knowledge of product application on the field to identify process improvement opportunities. 

Experiences/Education - Required

• Mechatronics, Mechanical, Electronic, or related. 
• + 5-year experience in manufacturing engineering. 
• Billingual 
• Good understanding of statistical analysis (histograms, regression analysis, Hypothesis Testing, DOE, standard deviation, GR&R, DOE,  Process capability analysis)
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge 
• Leadership potential demonstrated on project teams responsible for implementation of new processes or equipment into manufacturing. 
• Good Project Management knowledge 
• Good communication skills (verbal and written) 
• Good problem solving and decision-making processes and skills. 
• Good Organizational skills 
• Self-starter who is able to meet expectations for their objectives and timelines with a regular supervision. 
• Ability to effectively deal with certain levels of uncertainty, ambiguity, and change. 

Experiences/Education - Desired

• Black Belt Certification 
• Lean Belt Certification 
• This role may require up to 20% travel based on business needs.
• Green Belt Certification