Process Engineer

CorTech is hiring Process Engineers in the Columbus, IN area!

Pay rate is competitive based on experience Hours can be flexible if needed, currently 5am-5pm Essential responsibilities and duties

The primary purpose of this position is to drive and support productivity, quality, cost improvement and safety goals established for the facility. The candidate will be responsible for supporting existing business as well as establishing manufacturing methods and tooling for new product launches. Main work elements of this position include :

• Planning of all development aspects of customer and facility related projects.
• Responsible for project integrity and success against identified agreed goals.
• Facilitate / support production teams in continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and implement projects targeted on cost reductions, safety / ergonomics, change- over, standardization, productivity, and product quality improvements.
• New product launch and engineering change activities including product quotations, equipment and tool purchasing, line manning and balancing, writing of capital appropriations requests, development of quality and production documentation (process flows, FMEA’s, work instructions, line layouts, BOS charts, budgetary tracking).
• Coaching Process Technicians, GAP Leaders and Manufacturing Associates on process trouble shooting, set-up of equipment, validating correct process control, using proper gauging processes and procedures and other equipment / process related technical skills needed to safely produce good parts.
• Support QRCI process to take an active role in the identification of root-cause problems and take a leadership role in the implementation of short term containment actions and long term permanent corrective actions.
• Lead and participate in Hoshins and related employee empowerment initiatives to drive continual process improvement with the maximum involvement and support of Shop Floor Management and Direct Labor Associates.
• Supports and helps other team members research, implement and general Improvement Ideas Job Specific Knowledge & Skills :
• Support of 7 Safety Fundamentals, safety process engineering, ergonomics & other engineering initiatives to support Zero Accidents
• Solid understanding of manufacturing engineering theories and practices
• Proficient with computers, Robotics, AutoCAD, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Excellent written, presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Welding and / or robot / Laser programming experience are a plus. Education / Certification :
• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, or the similar field of study

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