Engineering - Process Tech

Objective of Job:

This position will support engineering and production in optimizing productivity of upcoming and existing programs. Ensures that production processes are followed and are reliable. 

Principle Activities: 

• Support Production Engineering, Production, and Maintenance teams in identifying and isolating simple manufacturing issues related to processes, materials, tooling, and equipment functionality.
• Support Production Engineering initiatives focused on reducing cycle times, improving process stability, and increasing the efficiency of automated equipment.
• Assist with program launches and production start-ups involving manufacturing processes, equipment, machinery, tooling, fixtures, and jigs.
• Research and evaluate emerging manufacturing technologies and automation solutions to support continuous improvement and maintain competitiveness within the automotive manufacturing industry.
• Support Production Engineering on small-scale projects, including automation improvements, PLC-related projects, equipment enhancements, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain process datasheets and supporting documentation as approved by Production Engineering. All process changes must be properly validated prior to implementation.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, and other support departments in scheduling, executing, documenting, and reporting production trials.
• Collect SPC and process performance data on key manufacturing processes and work with Production Engineering to analyze results and identify improvement opportunities.
• Effectively communicate safety, quality, production, equipment, and process concerns to appropriate personnel.
• Support equipment installations, equipment relocations, tooling changes, and process validation activities under the direction of Production Engineering.
• Safely operate Powered Industrial Trucks (PITs) to transport materials, tooling, fixtures, and equipment as required.
• Prepare, install, remove, store, and maintain production tools, fixtures, jigs, and related equipment according to established procedures and engineering requirements.
• Perform basic troubleshooting and diagnostic activities on assembly and automated manufacturing equipment under the guidance of Production Engineering or Maintenance personnel.
• Make approved adjustments to equipment settings and machine controls to correct routine process issues, conduct test runs, and verify proper operation.
• Complete assigned preventive maintenance activities, equipment inspections, and associated documentation in accordance with established schedules and procedures.
• Travel up to 5% as required for training, and other possible plant operation needs

Others:

• Must be able to work night shift.
• Active participation in all company activities and programs (Quality, Ideas for Improvement, Training, Human Resources, Security, Environmental Health and Safety, etc.) which apply according to the proper activities of the position.
• And any other duties as assigned.