Job Description
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This job is eligible for relocation benefits.
Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawonda on a full-time basis.
The Role: The Manufacturing Process Engineer is to provide professional technical knowledge, results and behaviors in the environment of new and mature manufacturing systems to sustain or increase safety, quality, throughput and efficiency. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role.
What You'll Do (Responsibilities):
Support the day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining solid relationships with the Production and Maintenance teams
Engineer, Design, Build, Implement and Maintain machinery, tools & equipment
Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support
Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity
Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in assigned area through the elimination of waste
Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area
Support change management projects by developing and participating in production trials
Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to equipment uptime, cycle time and quality
Participate in lean manufacturing through implementation of GM's Global Manufacturing System
Support implementation and training for standardized work development
Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor team members
Drive problem solving efforts
Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization
Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on the design and implementation of new tools and equipment
Create and Maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs
Lead plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement activities
Contribute to lessons learned activities by providing feedback and information to the central process team for BOE/BOP updates
Direct the design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality parts and propulsion products
Provide technical direction to, and oversight of outside vendor sources when vendors are on site
Develop and test of advanced process technology
Leverage GD&T skillsets to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verifications procedures meet design requirements
Participate in Customer Quality, internal quality , Business Plan Deployment and Launch Wall meetings
Equipment Spare Part identification and stock request submission
Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and provide training for the Maintenance and Production teams to execute
Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput
Support implementation of new processes & equipment
Proactively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.
Support corporate and plant safety policies
Provides technical support for manufacturing operations
Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs
Additional Job Description
Required Qualifications
Ability and willingness to work Non-Standard Hours outside of normal Shift [Early Morning, Late Evenings and some Weekends and Holidays] to support installation and maintenance of equipment
Minimum of 3 yrs years of Assembly or Machining process development experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering discipline with plant floor experience
Experience in troubleshooting equipment [Problem Solving / Debug]
Competency in GD&T
Understanding of Pneumatic, Mechanical, and Control drawings.
Understanding / Application of Part Locating / Mechanics / Machine Design
Understanding of Theory of Constraints
Experience with Time Cycle Diagrams and Man / Machine Charts
Practical Problem-Solving Skills [Formal Training / Practical Application]
Technical knowledge & ability in process engineering disciplines and product development process
Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies
Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems
Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts
Experience working in manufacturing with a background in Continuous Improvement
Self-motivated individual with Continuous Improvement focus
Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated understanding of plant floor and design for manufacturability
BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
ME assignments with successful individual achievements or strong team-based achievements
Knowledge of AutoCAD, Team Center, Microsoft Project, Simulation?
Statistical problem solving training
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results.
Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing & assembly processes
Experience with PFMEAs / Simulation / Fastening Equipment / Servo Presses / Sealing Dispensers / Cameras / Error Proofing Devices
Experience in process development, specification, procurement, and qualification of equipment & tooling.
Experience in documentation of Standardized Work procedures
Ability to adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods
Previous experience with project management and time management
Previous experience working in a Union Environment or Bargaining Unit
Knowledge of or experience with Bill of Equipment (BOE), Bill of Process (BOP), Bill of Sediment Elimination (BOSE) and Bill of Operations (BOO).
Able to assign work to small or large groups of employees
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