Manufacturing Process Technician: Lean, DOEs & Training

Shape Corp.; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Shape Corp. in Alabama seeks a manufacturing support professional to help develop, improve, and standardize policies, procedures, and tools for manufacturing processes. The role focuses on Lean/ TPS concepts, DOE coordination, and ongoing process optimization.

You will train operators, support change control, and contribute to PFMEA/DFMEA reviews while maintaining quality systems records and assisting with launch activities.

Qualifications

• Associates or Technical Degree in related field preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a related field.
• Experience with conducting DOEs.
• Fundamental understanding of statistics (SPC).
• Familiar with Six Sigma process.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• GD&T and Engineering Drawings experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement new products and processes into manufacturing.
• Assist Process Engineer in developing specifications of primary and secondary equipment and controls.
• Manage design and change control of equipment.
• Assist engineering in developing and maintaining Technical Users Manual for equipment.
• Support design and layout of processes incorporating TPS/Lean philosophies.
• Oversee installation and implementation of new process technologies.
• Develop instructions and procedures in support of processes.
• Monitor process performance and initiate actions to optimize Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Coordinate / facilitate / analyze DOEs.
• Coordinate process optimization and trial runs.
• Assist in management of Process Change System.
• Support APQP and VA/VE activities.
• Develop expertise and industry knowledge in relevant processes and communicate to the organization.
• Conduct on-the-job training with operators and technicians.
• Develop training strategies and sign off qualification cards for advancement of levels.
• Provide launch support to manufacturing facility(s).
• Support the development of APQP documentation in Shape launch process (control plan, process sheet, PFMEA).
• Maintain records as required by Quality System.
• Participate as member of the Program Management Team.
• Participate in DVP&R, DFMEA, and PFMEA development meetings.
• Provide input and support for tool designs and development.
• Additional duties as directed by the leader.

Skills

DOEs

Statistics (SPC)

Six Sigma

MS Office

GD&T

Education

Associates or Technical Degree in related field

Job description

Shape Corp. in Alabama seeks a manufacturing support professional to help develop, improve, and standardize policies, procedures, and tools for manufacturing processes. The role focuses on Lean/ TPS concepts, DOE coordination, and ongoing process optimization.

You will train operators, support change control, and contribute to PFMEA/DFMEA reviews while maintaining quality systems records and assisting with launch activities.