Plant Process Engineer: Cost Reduction & Improvement

Cooper Standard Automotive; New Philadelphia, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard Automotive in New Philadelphia, OH is seeking a Process Engineer (Plant) to support manufacturing operations through engineering projects.

You will troubleshoot shop floor issues, lead cross-functional teams, and design PFMEAs, working with plant engineering, quality, and suppliers to drive improvements and cost reductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with 4 years of process engineering experience.
• Ability to lead multi-disciplinary task teams and supervise manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot shop floor and improve throughput to reduce costs.
• Interact with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items.
• Coordinate and perform initial trial runs on new processes and equipment; track issues.
• Create BOMs, process flows and PFMEA for new jobs.
• Estimate production times, staffing, and related costs for management decisions.
• Work with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager and plant chemist on job functions.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Process optimization

Education

Bachelor's Degree in engineering

Job description

EAP02B – Process Engineer (Plant)

Position Summary:

Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of manufacturing operations.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize engineering disciplines to trouble shoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs.

• Interacts with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items.

• Communicates foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution.

• Initiates job specifications for new jobs and provides this information to the New Job Specification Coordinator for entry into the Electronic Specification System.

• Obtains and fashions samples for Boundary Boards and other process documentation.

• Coordinates and performs initial trial runs on new processes and equipment. Notes and tracks issues for resolution.

• Initiates improvements to existing systems. Processes machinery and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations.

• Creates or constructs bill of materials, process flows and process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA)

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for managementdecision

• May make customer visitations for job product related involvement.

• Interacts with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager and plant chemist on job related functions.

• May work with raw material suppliers onquality orientedproblems.

• Keeps abreast of technology improvements,recommendsand justifies implementation of equipment and process establishing cost reduction improvements.

• Works on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects.

• Maintains job records as required.

• Statistically analyzes gathered data in test runs and makes recommendations based upon analysis.

• May work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations.

• Works closely with shift supervisors and department managers toinsureproper quality operations of materials and equipment on new job start-up.

• Provides assistance toplant technical manager on assigned projects.

• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications:

• BachelorsDegreein an engineering discipline with 4 years of process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of less education and more related process engineering experience.

• Ability to focus and lead multi-disciplinary task teams and have previous experience in supervision in manufacturing.

• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes.

• Will interact with all levels of management and must be able to communicate effectively.

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Work time will be spent in a standard office environment with manufacturing plant exposure.

• Temperature and noise may vary depending on external environmental conditions.

• Lack of attention and carelessness may result in personal injury to self or others.

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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