Extrusion Engineer

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); Vor Ort; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY seeks a Quality/Industrial Engineer to support ISO 9001 and IATF16949 compliance, lead process improvements, and drive cost reductions in extrusion operations.

You will implement PPAP, APQP, FMEA, control plans, and support product launches, audits, and OEE improvements while applying IE/QC methods to boost yields, uptime, and overall product quality.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred: extrusion processes and heat transfer mechanics.

Aufgaben

• Assist implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems.
• Lead cost reduction, process improvements, and OEE initiatives.
• Support launch planning for new products and Kaizen activities.
• Develop productive manufacturing layouts and improve workflow.
• Perform quality audits and resolve product quality issues.
• Apply IE/QC methods to productivity and quality improvements.

Kenntnisse

Quality systems

Lean manufacturing

Statistical analysis

Process improvement

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

PPAP

APQP

FMEA

Control plans

Jobbeschreibung

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of and maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and audits; product launches; managing workplace layout, process improvements, corrective actions, equipment efficiency, workflow, scrap reduction, cost improvements, and product quality.

Essential Functions

• Requires substantial physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work in compliance with PPAP procedures, control plans, inspection standards, APQP, FMEA, process flow, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and conducting quality audits.
• Issue process/equipment improvements, condition adjustments, and process arrangements.
• Conduct analyses using engineering and statistical methodologies in the development of new, revised, and refined process enhancements; provide technical expertise and assistance to operators; develop sound operating practices and procedures for assigned area.
• Maintain visual inspection standards and resolve product quality issues.
• Develop and implement plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields, uptime, and cycle times of equipment, improve product flow, and reduce costs.
• Participate in launch planning and implementation of new products.
• Develop and implement productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement by utilizing Industrial Engineering (IE) and Quality Control (QC) methods.
• Evaluate new and existing process equipment for improved process performance.
• Implement and maintain quality systems.
• Lead cost reduction activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Related Functions

• Self-starter, multi-tasker, and detail-oriented with excellent computer and math skills.
• Ability to work under tight production standards.
• Able to travel on site to assist at customer locations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems.
• Requires working in temperature extremes.
• Assist in Kaizen implementation and 5S activities.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Related process design skills.

Educational Requirements

• Experience with heat transfer mechanics.
• Deep understanding of non-ferrous materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in Extrusion processes.

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions