Process Engineer

Process Engineer

Huf North America Automotive Parts Manufacturing, Corp. is a leading developer and manufacturer of mechanical and electronic locking systems, car access and authorization systems for the global automotive industry. Founded in 1908 in Velbert, Germany, we are an independent, family-owned company with around 7,500 employees worldwide and achieved sales of more than EUR 1.2 billion in the 2023 financial year.

Your Role

• Interact with customers, suppliers and internal technical teams to understand their process manufacturing requirements.
• Determine estimated cycle times on new projects.
• Interact with tool supplier and initiate tool improvement.
• Review 3D tool design and blue prints.
• Carry out tool trials at supplier.
• Analyze mold flow, part advisor analysis, FEM and stress / fatigue analysis on plastics.
• Design plastics injection mold process.
• Define efficient sequence for part removal by interaction between injection molding machine (IMM) and robot.
• Define quality monitoring parameters at production equipment.
• Create trial reports and master protocols.
• Analyze data and present statistical analysis.
• Evaluate measurement reports.
• Develop and implement manufacturing specifications, training manuals and document procedures.
• Recommend measures to optimize line set-up and capacity to meet projected volumes.
• Provide training to production staff, set-up tech, material handler and operator.
• Define machine and peripheral equipment and obtain quotations.
• Assist with development of concept / design of automation equipment including selection, order and delivery tracking of components (electrical, pneumatic, mechanical and safety guarding).
• Support End of Arm (EOA) design.
• Carry out acceptance test runs at machinery supplier.
• Track progress of in-house machined components for projects.
• Create and maintain Bill of Material for automation equipment projects and monitor and compare purchased component costs.
• Set-up, maintain and troubleshoot machines with in-depth understanding of vision systems, electrical wiring, PLC, mechanical assembly and hydraulic system.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations.
• Monitor consumables in process engineering department and re-order as needed.
• Remain in contact with vendors to keep up-to-date with the latest technological advances.
• Establish and maintain standards.

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What We Offer

Huf celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Greeneville, TN – Compensation : $85,000 – $100,000.

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Michelle Myers

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