Process Engineer

Conmet; Monroe (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ConMet in Monroe, NC is seeking an engineering professional to maintain and improve current manufacturing processes on mass production lines. You will lead programing and fixture design for new parts, set up and validate processes, and optimize machine utilization with a focus on cost reduction and safety.

The role requires hands-on experience with AutoCAD/Creo, SPC and GD&T, lean manufacturing, and data analytics.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering or 10 years of industrial assembly experience or Bachelor’s degree with 5 years with industrial assembly experience.
• Proficient in draw process layouts using 2- and 3-dimensional design software such Auto Cad and Creo.
• Good understanding of Statistical Process Controls (SPC).
• Good Understanding of GD&T (Geometrical Dimensional and Tolerancing).
• Tier1 automotive assembly experience is preferred.
• Hands on lean manufacturing and data analytics experience.
• Hands on Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support engineering activities on mass production assembly lines, including robotic, conveyorized and bench assembling method.
• Improve quality, reduce change over time and complexity, and production efficiency by working with cross functional team using problem solving tools such as lean A3.5-Why, lean six sigma.
• Drive systematic continuous improvement by using lean and automation manufacturing technologies such as robotics (Fanuc) & Vision, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), electronic process recipe management.
• Manage and implement new process changes driven from product changes and new product launches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Data analytics using Excel and JMP

Hard skills in problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear technical communication

Education

Associate degree in mechanical engineering

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years industrial assembly experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Creo

SPC

GD&T

Lean Six Sigma

MES

Fanuc robotics

Job description

Responsible for maintaining current processes by keeping programs and set up documents up to the current revision level. Responsible for programing and fixture designs and flow for new parts, initial setup and validate new processes. This involves overseeing the efficiency and safety of our current manufacturing processes, as well as developing new processes to improve manufacturing efficiency or decrease costs. Needs to be an expert with regards to production equipment and understand how to operate, change the settings, and optimize machine utilization.

• Lead and support engineering activities on mass production assembly lines, include robotic, conveyorized and bench assembling method.
• Improve quality, reduce change over time and complexity, and production efficiency by working with cross functional team using problem solving tools such as lean A3.5-Why, lean six sigma.
• Drive systematic continuous improvement by using lean and automation manufacturing technologies such as robotics (Fanuc) & Vision, Manufacturing Execution System (MES), electronic process recipe management.
• Manage and implement new process changes driven from product changes and new product launches.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Associate degree in mechanical engineering and / or 10 years of industrial assembly experience orBachelor’s degree with 5 years with industrial assembly experience.
• Proficient in draw process layouts using 2- and 3-dimensional design software such Auto Cad and Creo.
• Good understanding of Statistical Process Controls (SPC).
• Good Understanding of GD&T (Geometrical Dimensional and Tolerancing).
• Tier1 automotive assembly experience is preferred.
• Hands on lean manufacturing and data analytics experience.
• Hands on Lean Six Sigma experience is preferred.

Reasoning & Decision-Making Ability:

• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to evaluate processes, equipment capability, design for manufacturability (DFM).

Other Skills & Abilities

• Data Analytic using Excel and other advance analytical tools such as JMP.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to communicate with others at a technical level clearly.

Environmental & Physical Demands

• Duties are split between an office environment and the manufacturing floor, with frequent exposure to unpleasant or harsh conditions.
• Duties require sitting at a computer workstation for extended periods of time.
• Occupational noise exposure during performance of some required duties. Adequate hearing protection is provided and required at key locations.
• Occupational exposure to fumes and dust is encountered during performance of some required duties. Personal Protective Equipment including safety glasses and steel-toed, industrial footwear is required at key locations.
• Employee is occasionally required to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employer will not sponsor visas for position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the US on a full-time basis.

ConMet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by federal, state, or local laws (“Protected Characteristics”). Ensuring fair wages is an important Company value. Accordingly, the Company will not pay wages to any employee at a rate less than the Company pays to other employees for work that is substantially equivalent and requires comparable skills unless a bona fide factor justifies a pay differential. The Company prohibits pay disparity based on Protected Characteristics or prior salary history. The Company prohibits retaliation against employees for discussing compensation.

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