Process Engineer - Press, Metal Stamping, AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works

Overview

As a Process Engineer - Press, you will be responsible for engineering matters relating to planning, managing and improving production methods and processes in the company's metal stamping press department. You will be able to participate in cross-functional teams representing manufacturing engineering at every stage of the design and development process. You will also collaborate with colleagues in other engineering functions as well as production, research, marketing and after-sales service.

Responsibilities

Examines equipment, processes, operations, and assembly procedures to determine time or quality revisions and suggests improvements.
Improve overall processes and related issues including process development
Problem solving and program management
Develop and troubleshoot stamping processes
Specify forming and stamping equipment
Provide engineering resources for other departments as required
Follow quality systems procedures as required
Design and develop department tooling, fixtures and work aides.
Investigate and analyze tooling, processing, assembly and sequencing issues
Initiate corrective actions to include the modification of plant tooling and machine programming
Participate in problem resolution teams
Develop specifications and analyze supplier quotations for purchase of new production equipment up to and including entire manufacturing lines
Carry out changes or monitor operations standards. Evaluate vendor proposals for new equipment purchases.
Assist in design, installation, and debug of tooling and capital equipment
Daily troubleshooting of assembly and press shop problems to support production
Cost (scrap, rework, cycle time, etc.) reduction
Identify & optimize current and new manufacturing processes using continuous improvement.
Qualifications

Knowledge/Experience:

Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop
CAD experience required. i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
Knowledge of design applications- stamping
Knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline
Knowledge of engineering principles and procedures
Die Design experience a plus
Journeyman Tool and Die experience a plus
Skills and Abilities:

Skill in applying engineering principles and procedures
Skill in engineering design applications
Ability to effectively communicate
The desire to strive for both personal and operational excellence through a never-ending drive for continuous improvement
Committed to achieving world-class performance standards
Education:

Bachelor's degree in engineering with min 2yrs related experience OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge in the field
Any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education approved by Human Resources
Physical Requirements:

Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting

MUST HAVE

Bachelor's degree in engineering with min 2yrs related experience OR 5 years of equivalent experience with demonstrated knowledge in the field.
Minimum 2 years of experience working in metal stamping shop.
CAD experience required. i.e.: AutoCAD, Pro E, Solid Works
Working knowledge of design applications- stamping
Working knowledge of equipment and systems appropriate to related discipline