Plant Process Engineer – Automotive Manufacturing

STS; Eudora (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision insurance from

401(k) match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Professional development

Job summary

Adler Pelzer Group is seeking a Process Engineer for its manufacturing operations in Eudora, KS. The role focuses on maximizing output from robotic and hydraulic machines, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring equipment parameters meet specifications.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, lead new launches with timelines, support PPAP PSO, and collaborate with corporate on prototyping and changes, while complying with QS9000/TS16949 and ISO 14001 and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Maximize output and efficiencies of mechanical machinery i.e. robotics and hydraulic presses.
• Analyze and troubleshoot on-going issues to improve process and to support production.
• Understand equipment functionality and be able to determine minimum and maximum parameters on current equipment and any future equipment.
• Analyze work force utilization, facility layout and operational data (production costs, flow charts, schedules) to determine utilization of employees and equipment.
• Continuous improvement on existing processes (re – organize workflow, job duties etc.) to improve flow.
• Guide the need for change for the purpose of improving methods by the use of measurable standards (run at rates, time studies, capability studies), realistic goals and accountability for improvement
• Lead internal plant in new launches with detailed timelines and tasks to meet customer requirements.
• Support PPAP submission and PSO.
• Uses Kaizen methods to improve on processes process flow.
• Will interact with customer at the assembly plant to ensure product meets specifications of customer.
• Research new and improved equipment and processes.
• Work with business units at corporate office with regard to prototype parts and engineering changes to ensure feasibility and timing required by customer.
• Adherence to plant safety requirements as established by company policy.
• Supply information for production decisions concerning new product lines.
• Accepts assignments and other responsibilities as required to support team objectives.
• Required to adhere to applicable QS9000/TS16949 requirements.
• Required to adhere to applicable ISO 14001 requirements.
• Required to adhere to all Environmental Health and Safety Regulations.
• Will be required to work necessary overtime and possibly a 2 nd or 3 rd
• May be required to stand long periods of time.
• Must be able to read and comprehend work instructions.
• May be required to travel.

Job description

Adler Pelzer Group is seeking a Process Engineer for its manufacturing operations in Eudora, KS. The role focuses on maximizing output from robotic and hydraulic machines, troubleshooting production issues, and ensuring equipment parameters meet specifications.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, lead new launches with timelines, support PPAP PSO, and collaborate with corporate on prototyping and changes, while complying with QS9000/TS16949 and ISO 14001 and safety rules.