Process Engineer

Position: PROCESS ENGINEER Reports To: DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING

Department: PROCESS ENGINEERING Supervises: Individual Contributor

Classification: Exempt Payrate/Salary: Based on experience

Employment type: Full Time Schedule: Mon-Fri: 8:00-5:00; ½ hr unpaid lunch

Essential Duties - To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Perform contract review.
• Prepare detailed cost estimates.
• Manage cost and time constraints.
• Design and develop processes to optimize productivity and workflow across a wide range of manufacturing disciplines both in-house and with supplier partners.
• Provide process documentation and detailed operating instructions in an ERP/MRP environment.
• Examine existing processes and suggest improvements. Consult on implementation of new processes and procedures. Investigate and troubleshoot problems that arise with processes, procedures, and operations.
• Develop effective relationships with our suppliers and support other team members to ensure achievement of overall business goals.
• Other related duties may be assigned.

Work Environment— Able to effectively work in a shared cubicle work setting with reasonable degree of general office noise, distractions. Physical demands primarily include: 80% - sitting for long hours

Qualifications - The items listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to minimally perform job duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Competencies:

• Job Knowledge – capable of executing functions of job based on previously acquired skills and abilities.
• Problem Solving – develop alternative solutions.
• Adaptability - change approach or method to best fit the situation.
• Compatibility - work harmoniously in a team setting.
• Detail oriented – exhibit keen attention to detail ensuring quality, error free work.
• Deadline Driven – effectively manages time to ensure deadlines are met.
• Judgement/ Independence - displays willingness to make decisions and when to include appropriate people in decision-making process. Can work on own without constant management oversight.

Education and/or Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in Production/Process Engineering
• Extensive manufacturing experience in machining and fabrication. In-house capabilities include CNC and manual milling, CNC and manual turning, Wire EDM, Welding, Painting, Laser Engraving and mechanical.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as drawings, specifications, and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of core manufacturing processes such as milling, turning, assembly, welding and inspection is required.
• Working knowledge of process definition in an ERP/MRP environment.
• Ability to both utilize and support a cross-functional team including Estimating, CAD design, Programming, Purchasing, Production, Quality, Project Management and sub-tier suppliers.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret contracts, purchase orders, technical specifications and blueprints.
• Ability to respond to inquiries from customers, regulatory agencies, approval bodies, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, peers and the manufacturing floor.