Process Engineer | Glendale, Kentucky
Direct Hire | Full-time | On-site
Kelly Engineering is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our client's start-up team and launch the facility from the ground up.
Client is open to assisting with relocation expenses.
Candidates with manufacturing, automotive, electric vehicles, or battery experience are STRONGLY encouraged to apply!
Duties and Responsibilities
Support Manufacturing Process Engineering activity for Final Assembly
Drive continuous improvement in safety, quality, and productivity
Apply engineering principles and analytical techniques to establish and continuously improve manufacturing processes and products
Develop action plans as required to investigate and prioritize quality concerns and verify corrective actions on internal processes and supplier processes
Conduct job ergonomic evaluations and deliver corrective actions as required
Analyze Cell / Array scrap root causes; engage in mapping and corrective actions to reduce waste
Create process and instruction sheets supporting quality methods and processes
Deliver capable processes and tools accordingly
Lead role in resolving assembly-related concerns. Lead variability reduction and lean manufacturing initiatives and best practices
Ensure compliance with Plant, Corporate, Governmental, and Environmental standards
Support ISO 14001 compliance and support internal ISO auditing and compliance as required
Identify OEE / throughput constraints and drive root cause improvements
Minimum Requirements/Experience
Bachelor's degree
5-10 years of related experience
Ability to support any shift in a 7-day work pattern (during start-up phase)
Candidate must be flexible to significant travel during initial plant start-up phase
Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors consisting of outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills
Preferred Requirements
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Lean Tools - 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
TQM and Kaizen Methods
FMEA, PPAP, and DOEs experience
Visual Factory Management
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
Client Benefits
Medical and prescription with NO monthly premiums
Dental and vision coverage
PTO
Parental leave
401k plus match
Ford vehicle discount program
Opportunities for advancement
All applicants applying for this job opening must be legally authorized to work in the United States and are required to have US residency at the time of application. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity. OPT or H1B Visa is not being accepted at this time.
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