Senior Manufacturing Process Engineer Jobs in Georgia

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Plan and implement new products and/or changes to the manufacturing processes and work areas.
• Supply support to Quality Department and Quality Engineer as needed.
• Review processes and procedures on an on-going basis for safety, quality, and production efficiency improvement opportunities.
• Develop test plans and processes following customer requirements using value analysis, and other techniques including P.F.M.E.A and control plans.
• Lead continuous improvement projects by using V.S.M, Gemba Walks, P.D.C.A, Pareto analysis, Data Collection and other Lean Six Sigma Methods.
• Review all production methods for compliance to quality, safety, and performance standards and for improvement of product.
• Basic understanding of project management.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements, process improvements and potential ability.
• Be able to measure and document process work elements through time studies and creation of work instructions.
• Proven experience in team environment with leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge and experience in Project Management process 
• Desired knowledge in Continuous Improvement methods.

Good knowledge of manufacturing technologies including assembly techniques, machines, work area layout/ design, control systems, pneumatics, and vision systems. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or 7 years related experience training in a manufacturing environment; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to be self- Motivated and driven to create positive changes.
• Ability to understand the operational requirements of Bard units.
• Strong hands-on working skills.
• Knowledge of health, safety, ergonomics and environmental regulations and practices.
• Ability to work as a member of a team dedicated to continual improvement of Safety, Quality, On time Delivery, and Productivity.
• Must be a team player.
• Strong structured critical thinking skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of technical plans, blueprints, Schematics, drawings, and models.
• Must be very detail oriented and analytical.
• Six sigma trained. Minimum Green Belt certification preferred.
• Proficient in MS office & Viso software.
• Must be able to: (1) work independently with minimal supervision, (2) balance workload with multiple priorities, and (3) take multiple paths to resolve issues.

KEY COMPETENCIES:

Accountability, Lead with Integrity, Drive change, Encourage teamwork and cross functional communication.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT:

• Computer - Basic understanding of ERP system(s), Microsoft Word, Excel and Viso
• Hand tools - Basic understanding and use of hand tools, Calipers, Tape Measures, etc.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must occasionally walk, stand, talk, hear, and engage in critical thinking.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds; occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet; however, there will be short periods of exposure to loud noises while in the manufacturing facility.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.