Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The primary responsibilities of a Manufacturing Process Engineer include :
- Support day to day manufacturing operations through process control and improvement initiatives to minimize downtime and maximize production.
- Develop and implement new processes, process improvements, to improve process reliability and reduce customer complaints and costs.
- Work with cross-functional internal teams and external vendors to coordinate implementation of new equipment and processes to optimize production and increase capacity.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Develop and implement new processes and process improvements which foster lean manufacturing principlesPlan and coordinate the selection, procurement, installation, start-up, and qualification of new equipment / technology, tooling, fixtures for manufacturingInnovate and define technical solutions for production, engineering or quality process-related concerns and lead efforts to realize the solutionsCommunicate / interface internally and externally to understand technical requirements, resolve issues, develop and maintain knowledge of equipment and processesPerform cost improvement projects, quality improvement projects, and equipment troubleshooting to support the Company’s manufacturing goalsPerform and / or assist with root cause investigations associated with product / process non-conformances and implement robust corrective actions to prevent recurrenceCollect and analyze process data to monitor process / equipment performanceLead and / or participate in cross-functional project teams, providing input to design control deliverables including project plans, design review requirements, and development of use, design & process FMEA'sWrite protocols / reports, implement and lead process validation activitiesWrite test methods and test method validation protocols / reportsPerform and / or oversee equipment, test method validations and / or product testingCreate, maintain and improve process documentation, work instructions and standard operating proceduresEstablish and implement effective preventive maintenance (PM) on equipment, as required