056 - Extrusions - Process Engineer

056 - Extrusions - Process Engineer

Job Summary:

Responsible for initiating and directing continuous improvement projects that: reduce material waste, improve quality of product and processes, increase productivity of production lines and other cost improvement efforts in order to improve profitability.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops manufacturing processes (recipe) for new and existing products to achieve optimal extrusion productivity and recovery.
• Partners with plant operational staff on implementing, growing, and sustaining the business processes. Supports and trains operators in the fundamentals of the Extrusion process.
• Develop all necessary process and audit documentation (i.e. FMEAs Control Plans, Capability Studies, Balanced Line Capacity Models, Flow Analysis, etc.).
• Monitor progress, assist with questions, and develop corrective actions to ensure system processes are maintained and that a culture of continuous improvement is sustained.
• Assess existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etc.
• Assess existing processes for areas of improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing concepts (Kaizen, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, etc.) Six Sigma, designed experiment techniques, capability studies, etc.
• Develop measurement systems required to measure facilities metrics or key process indicators. Ensure that scorecards are aligned with plant strategic goals. Action plans should be maintained on all key metrics.
• Conduct and analyze plant trials to support new products and problem solving.
• Interprets failure data and tests to identify material issues.
• Works closely with Sales, Manufacturing, Die Shop and Quality Departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline, or equivalent combination of experience and education
• Five (5) to Ten (10) years manufacturing experience in process/manufacturing engineering is preferred. Specific technical knowledge may be required as applicable.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Safety and quality minded.
• Organized and detail oriented. Self-motivated and team oriented.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing concepts.
• Knowledge of MS Office applications required.
• Ability to work as a team

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