Manufacturing Process Engineer

Description:

The Manufacturing Process Engineer- Senior will perform process engineering activities, including simultaneous engineering, project management, plant launch support, process continuous improvement, and other product/process assurance planning activities. This position supports the Vehicle End of Line Programming (EOL). 100% onsite and will also be auditing the vehicle yards and external outfitters (suppliers) around the plant.

Responsibilities:

Include but not limited to:

·       Enthusiastically support and contribute to World Class Manufacturing (WCM) Program and tools.

·       Manufacturing Process Design Creation.

·       Develop Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA’s) with cross functional teams.

·       Write detailed process instructions.

·       Manage root cause analysis.

·       Interface with Product Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering and Plant personnel to ensure product design feasibility for manufacturing and report out findings and implement improvements.

·       Write detailed tooling specifications for various types of production tooling, single point tooling, fixtures, and complex systems such as framing cells.

·       Responsible for the initial phases of tool engineering, including a determination of the complete tooling required, cost estimating and obtaining competitive bids from vendors.

·       Based on specifications, determine which manufacturing operations will be performed and in what sequence.  Determine for each operation the number and kind of machine tools used, including fixtures and gauges. Determine proper feeds and speeds for each machine to ensure HPE productivity targets are achieved.

·       Develop plant layouts for placement and arrangement of machinery and equipment. Prepare specifications for architects and major contractors.

·       Engage in the initial phases of quality engineering and determine quality control methods, procedures, and techniques to control and improve product quality.

·       Conduct studies using advanced statistical methods and techniques for solution of quality problems.

·       Floor support addressing downtime issues. Debug/program new/existing equipment. Contribute towards continuous improvement activities.

·       Support assembly/machining/testing equipment as directed in engineering/troubleshooting activities on plant floor. Work with plant teams to increase direct run FTC and to reduce OEM expenses. Works with cross-functional team to help integrate new equipment or process into the plant.

·       Actively participate in employee suggestion program- Innovation by Suggestion.

Requirements:

·       Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree preferred in Electrical Engineering

·       5+ years; work experience in a manufacturing environment, with some knowledge of current engine plant manufacturing processes, technology and tooling equipment activities.

·       Excellent knowledge of Team Center/NX (Vis Pro, Vis Mock up and Vis Jack) and Advanced Manufacturing Planning System (AMPS).

·       Some exposure to simultaneous engineering and product and/or process engineering suppliers.

·       Must possess some experience and knowledge of Computer Numerical Controlled (CNC) equipment.

·       Experience in Mitsubishi/Siemens/Fanuc PLC/CNCs/Hmi/Servo

·       Experience and working knowledge of statistical process control tools, computer and software systems.

·       Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to deal with a variety of people at all levels within the organization.

·       Self-directed team oriented with demonstrated planning/problem solving skills/equipment troubleshooting skills.

·       Ability to manage a project from beginning to end meeting project budget and timing targets.

·       Ability to manage multiple projects at same time working in a fast paced challenging environment.

·       Excellent English and Spanish Bilingual Communication Skills with the ability to write processes in both languages and deal with a variety of people at all levels within the organization, Mexico and US Plants Product Engineering Personnel.

·       Experience in vehicle electronic diagnosis and programming as well as vehicle repair diagnosis