Process Engineer

Lincotek Group; Scandiano; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincotek Group is seeking a goal-oriented Process Engineer for our headquarters in Rubbiano (PR). You will develop processes based on customer requirements and assist other departments to ensure safety, quality and output.

Responsibilities include data collection, staff training, and documentation review for assigned projects. You will study feasibility, program machines/robots, validate new technologies, and analyze data to drive improvements using 6S and RCA tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics (or related field).
• 1–2 years of experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Study part feasibility and calculate suitable process times for cost calculations and quotations.
• Machine or robot programming, process setup, tuning, and validation testing per the NPI plan.
• Start up and validate new technologies and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machines and provide RCA support.
• Analyze process data to identify efficient manufacturing methods and improvements (6S, RCA).
• Monitor processes for ongoing improvements and modifications.
• Coordinate support personnel and manufacturing to resolve problems.
• Train operators on process awareness, monitoring and control.
• Provide process data for standard or experimental products.
• Research equipment to source cost-effective, flexible solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new concepts to production.
• Provide Gemba technical support after 6–12 months with extra time/weekend availability.

Skills

Reading technical drawings

Math skills

Robot/machine programming

CAD/CAM software

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

English communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics (or related field)

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD/CAM

ABB Rapid

Minitab

Power BI

Excel

Job description

Lincotek, headquartered in Rubbiano, Parma, Italy, is a global contract manufacturer for services in markets including Industrial Gas Turbines, Aerospace and Medical Device applications, as well as a leading manufacturer of industrial coating equipment and one of the most respected producers in the Additive Manufacturing field. The Group has more than 1,800 employees located in 18 production facilities across Europe, North America and Asia.

For our headquarter in Rubbiano (PR) we are looking for a goal-oriented, analytical, methodical, fast learning, proactive Process Engineer.

ABOUT THE JOB

The process engineer develops the specific process based on customer requirements and assists other departments to assure that the production processes are performing properly, with respect to safety, quality, and output; assists in data collection and analysis, staff training, review and editing of documentation related to assigned projects.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Study part feasibility, define suitable technologies and calculate expected process times for cost calculation and quotation
• Machine or robot programming, process parameters set up and tuning, validation testing carry out according to NPI plan
• New technologies and equipment start up and validation
• Machine trouble shooting and RCA support
• Analyze processes data, equipment, materials to determine efficient manufacturing methods and process improvements according to 6s method and standard RCA tools
• Monitor processes on a continual basis for continuing improvements and/or modifications
• Coordinate activities of support personnel and manufacturing to resolve process problems
• Assist in training operators on process awareness, monitoring and control
• Provide process data as recommended for standard or experimental products
• Research equipment to source the most appropriate solutions by focusing on cost, flexibility and efficiency
• Collaborate with cross-functional development teams to bring new part concepts from ideation to production
• After 6 to 12 months the candidate will be required to provide Gemba technical support with extra time and weekend availability

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering, Mathematics, Physics (or any related field)
• 1/2-year experience in Process or Manufacturing Engineering (preferred but not mandatory)

SKILLS

• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
• Strong math skills and robot/machine programming
• Experience with Solidworks/CAD CAM/ABB Rapid/Minitab/PowerBi/Excel preferred
• Experience with SPC, 6s and Lean manufacturing tools
• Ability to analyze drawings, manuals, material specification and processes to design or improve a manufacturing method
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing documents
• Excellent communication skills with different team and managers, including verbal and written documentation
• Good command of English (both written and spoken)
• Ability to implement compliance strategies at the plant level including data collection and traceability, compliance demonstrations and process changes necessary to assure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements
• Ability to identify, scope, propose and implement capital improvement projects as assigned
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Ability to present information and recommendations to customer and foster relationships with vendors

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday 8 am to 5:30 pm, with additional hours as business needs necessitate.

TRAVEL

Occasional overseas and domestic travel may be required to support the rapid growth of the company.

Lincotek provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.