Lean Process Engineer

handytubecareers; Camden (DE); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

HandyTube Corporation, a Camden, Delaware-based seamless tubing manufacturer, seeks a Process Engineer to optimize our manufacturing processes. You will design, implement, and monitor equipment and process improvements with cross-functional teams to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.

The ideal candidate has a Mechanical Engineering background, 2+ years in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with Excel and ERP systems to document routings and costs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum 2 years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Excel (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience applying continuous improvement tools to improve operations.
• Experience using ERP systems to analyze machine and staff performance.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.
• Experience with HandyTube continuous improvement system and standard work is a plus.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; physical capability.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety as the priority for all HandyTube employees.
• Research and develop manufacturing equipment needs.
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize equipment operation.
• Monitor existing equipment for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure materials and production procedures meet industry specs and revisions.
• Reviews orders for conformity with customer and industry requirements.
• Utilize ERP system to maintain routings and documentation.
• Assist with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Collect, interpret, and report data related to process improvements.
• Assist with purchase and installation of new equipment.
• Assist with equipment and process risk assessment.
• Maintain current production best practices.
• Reduce downtime and scrap by improving equipment condition and operation.
• Be able to estimate production costs.
• Complete projects on time and within budget.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Self-directed

Process improvement leadership

Change management

Team player

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

ERP system

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Job description

JOB SPECIFICATION

Process Engineer

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (NYSE: SPLP; www.steelpartners.com) is a publicly-traded diversified global holding company that has significant interests in leading companies in various industries including diversified industrial products, energy, defense, banking, insurance, food products and services, oilfield services, sports, training, education, and the entertainment and lifestyle industries.

As long-term investors, Steel Partners has focused on enhancing value through the implementation of operational excellence, corporate strategic restructuring programs and other components of the Steel Partners culture - what we call “The Steel Way.” Together, Steel Partners businesses generate $3.4 billion in revenue and employ more than 13,000 people in 18 countries.

To find out more about the company, please visit www.SteelPartners.com

HandyTube Corporation is a seamless specialty tubing manufacturer based in Camden, Delaware. As a premium manufacturer, HandyTube provides customer-specific solutions for the flow of gas, steam, and liquids in the most harsh and demanding environments. The Company’s process allows it to produce made-to-order, seamless, stainless steel and specialty alloy tubing ranging from one inch in diameter to finer than a human hair, and in continuous lengths that can exceed a mile. Dedicated to high-quality service and products. HandyTube’s highly experienced engineers provide expertise on new product development through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing and work successfully with customers globally to take products and projects from initial concept to full scale implementation.

Customers rely on the Company’s team of engineers to refine ideas, explore options, create new solutions, analyze values, and deliver on commitments.

To find out more about HandyTube, please visit www.handytube.com

Key to delivering world class products to our customers is the ability to optimize the cost and efficiency of our manufacturing processes. Reporting to the Quality Manager, the Process Engineer creates, sets specifications, develops, implements and monitors equipment and processes within our manufacturing operation with a focus on optimization. Process Engineering is at work during all stages of our continuous manufacturing process, including new product development and production. As a result, this key position works with people across the company including Engineer, Manufacturing, Finance, Sales and customers at times. The Process Engineer will need strong investigation and research skills, the ability to identify and implement best practices, strong attention to detail and the ability to document processes in a clear and concise manner and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote Safety as the Number One Priority of all HandyTube employees.
• Research and develop manufacturing equipment needs.
• Conduct research to develop new and improved processes for manufacturing.
• Monitor existing equipment to ensure efficiency and effectiveness is optimized.
• Develop and implement process improvements to optimize equipment operation.
• Ensures materials and production procedures are in line with industry specifications and their newest revisions to demonstrate compliance with both internal and external regulations and protocols.
• Reviews incoming orders to confirm conformity between customer requirements, industry requirements, and produced material.
• Utilize ERP system to maintain necessary documentation including routings.
• Assist Manufacturing resources with troubleshooting equipment issues.
• Collect, interpret and report on data related to process improvements.
• Assist with purchase and installation of new equipment.
• Assist with equipment and process risk assessment.
• Maintain current understanding of production best practices tied to industry.
• Reduce downtime and scrap by improving condition and operation of equipment.
• Be able to estimate production costs.
• Complete projects on time and within budget.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• At least 2 years’ experience related experience (Manufacturing experience required).
• Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated success utilizing continuous improvement tools to improve operation performance.
• Ability to utilize ERP system to analyze machine and staff performance.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to correspond verbally and in writing in a manner which results in mutual understanding.
• Self-directed with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead process improvements using our HandyTube continuous improvement system, including the development and implementation of standard work.
• Ability to influence cross-functional business partners.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and tools, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good close vision and depth perception skills.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent time management skills.

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree (Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• At least 2 years’ experience related experience (Manufacturing experience required).
• Intermediate or Advanced Excel skills required.
• Demonstrated success utilizing continuous improvement tools to improve operation performance.
• Ability to utilize ERP system to analyze machine and staff performance.
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to correspond verbally and in writing in a manner which results in mutual understanding.
• Self-directed with attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to lead process improvements using our HandyTube continuous improvement system, including the development and implementation of standard work.
• Ability to influence cross-functional business partners.
• Ability to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects and tools, reach with hands and arms, and regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Good close vision and depth perception skills.
• AutoCAD and SolidWorks experience preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Positive attitude, good judgment and excellent time management skills.