Process Engineer

Company: Superior Essex
Location: Fort Wayne
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY:The Process Engineer will find ways to prevent waste and inefficiency in production processes while ensuring the production direct workforce are following the plant personnel and production standards. This is a hands-on Supervisory / Engineering position in which an individual is expected to aid the Manufacturing Manager, direct supervision of employees and work with the manufacturing service groups.The primary responsibilities of the Production Supervisor / Engineer:Technical Skills--- Must be able to communicate to both management and staff clearly and informatively.--- Strong decision-making and troubleshooting skills and methods are essential.--- Assist with the QMS (Quality Management System).--- Review engineering specifications, process flows, and other information to understand and improve methods and activities in manufacturing.--- Works with management to develop standards for process optimize, throughput and quality.--- Work closely with the quality engineer to determine the most likely root cause from off standard incidents and implement a corrective action.--- Use proven Lean Six Sigma problem-solving methods and statistical tools for improvements.--- Manage process changes as required.--- Assist with internal and customer audits.--- Maintain a clean, safe and efficient work environment by following the 5S principles.--- Complete all other specially assigned tasks or projects.Leadership Skills--- Plan and execute the production schedule, providing supervision and direction to Production Team Leaders.--- Allocate resources to ensure minimum downtime and completion of scheduled activities.--- Prioritize and manage workload and flow to ensure assignments address the objectives of the company, department and customers.--- Oversee and maintain safety practices in accordance with safe operations and in compliance with company policies.--- Provide training, guidance and coaching to employees in a consistent and constructive manner.--- Communicate shift activity to personnel and keep them informed of the changes to equipment, processes and, materials.--- Monitor manufacturing using GEMBA walk and performance boards to ensure efficiency and quality of all production jobs.--- Review goals of work areas during GEMBA and identify root cause if goal was not obtained, report findings.--- Work closely with peers to develop good team working relationship and cross shift team relationships.--- Monitor product shipments, including the review of internal material work orders to ensure On Tim Delivery to our customers.--- Review employee performance.--- Manage employee conduct or performance problems in a manner consistent with human resource policies. Refer to Human Resources for advice and consultation as needed.--- Ability to work independently and creatively.Qualifications/Experience:--- Proven work experience in process engineering.--- Ability to manage and treat people fairly and consistently.--- Proficiency with computer operations and programs such as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) Access or other data tracking systems.--- ISO 9001 / IATF experience is a plus.--- Working knowledge of process engineering software packages.--- Familiarity with health and safety regulations.--- Analytical thinker with interpersonal skills.--- BS degree in Engineering with production experience.--- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.--- AutoCAD: 1 year (Preferred).Physical Demands--- Ability to work in a non-environmentally controlled facility. Hot in the summer.--- Ability to lift 50 pounds.--- Ability to walk approximately 8000 steps per day.Limitations and DisclaimerThe above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Protected Veterans/Disabled

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