Leader, Process Engineering

TPI Composites Inc; Tallahassee, Iowa (FL, LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TPI Composites Inc in Florida invites an experienced Process Engineering Manager to oversee, train, and mentor the process engineering team in developing cost-effective manufacturing methods for composite products.

You will lead cross-functional projects, coordinate product launches, work with vendors, and apply statistical tools to boost safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant. The role requires 50+ hour weeks at times with a strong focus on Kaizen and Lean practices.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in related engineering discipline with 5–10 years of related experience.
• Experience with wind blade composite or other composite experience.
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• CAD/CAM proficiency.
• CNC machine programming.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs.
• Machine tooling, design, molding.
• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects.
• Quality-oriented and detail-focused.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, and mentors process engineering team members.
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects; guide others in resolving complex issues.
• Prepare and maintain layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including goals, timelines, budgets.
• Confer with management, engineering, and staff on capabilities and schedules to facilitate production.
• Confer with sales, planning, and design on tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop, test, and cost-justify tools, machinery and equipment; coordinate with vendors.
• Apply statistical methods for safety, cost, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Ensure subordinates comply with policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Manage performance and development of subordinates.

Skills

Kaizen & Lean

CAD/CAM

CNC programming

AutoCAD

Pro/E

Virtual Gibbs

Project Management

Quality focus

Vendor relations

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in related engineering discipline

Tools

AutoCAD

ProE

Virtual Gibbs

Job description

Position Summary:

Supervises, trains, and mentors process engineering team members in the development and implementation of optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and safety and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes, methods and controls; coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised composite products.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide day-to-day supervision and guidance to less senior process engineers and technicians.
• Lead cross-functional teams and projects; guide others in resolving complex issues in specialized area.
• Prepare and maintain detailed layouts of processes and related equipment.
• Coordinate the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including establishing goals, timelines, budgets, training team members, and evaluating results.
• Confer with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Confer with sales, planning, and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods and quality results.
• Design, develop, test, and/or source and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended manufacturing methods. Confer with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of machinery and equipment according to specifications and quality standards.
• Apply statistical methods and perform product/process analysis for safety improvements, cost reduction, quality improvement, and improved efficiency.
• Represent manufacturing/engineering on cross-functional teams.
• Ensure that subordinates are aware of and comply with company, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Works with subordinates to set objectives; manages the performance and development of subordinates; works with subordinate team to maintain a positive, motivated work force. Responsible for the management, evaluation, and development of subordinates.

Education/ Skills/ Experience:

• B.S. degree in related engineering discipline and 5-10 years related experience required, including wind blade composite or other composite experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• CAD/CAM proficiency.
• CNC machine programming.
• Experience with AutoCAD, ProE, Virtual Gibbs or similar programs.
• Machine tooling, design, molding.
• Computer proficiency.
• Project Management: ability to organize and manage multiple projects from inception to implementation.
• Quality-oriented and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work with vendors, customers and employees.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience working with high performance teams.
• Ability to maintain safe work environment.
• Ability to perform problem analysis and problem resolution.

Training Requirements:

Must attend all mandatory HR training modules such as drug testing, harassment, FMLA, positive work environment, etc.

Desired Trainings:

• Safe work practices.
• ISO 9001 quality standards and/ or quality methods.
• Advanced problem-solving skills (i.e. Six Sigma Green Belt)

Physical Demands:

• Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across all shifts at times.
• Stamina to work 50+ hours / week to support plant performance.