Process Engineer

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Trelleborg Sealing Solutions US Inc. is seeking a Process Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes, develop controls, and support the NPI and tooling design across the site.

Responsibilities include leading improvements, conducting root-cause analyses, and collaborating with shop floor staff and suppliers to implement solutions that reduce costs and improve quality. Strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to communicate clearly and meet goals and deadlines.
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal departments, suppliers, and customers.
• Ability to solve practical problems with multiple variables.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supports operation's tasks ranging from daily assignments to long term projects.
• Regularly interacts with shop floor employees, leads and supervisors to understand issues and identify technical solutions.
• Continuously manages several Manufacturing Excellence projects to reduce manufacturing costs.
• Serve as change agent in continuous improvement.
• Active participant in site wide continuous improvement activities; idea generation and project implementation.
• Manage CAPEX Projects; identify, justify and implement project with budgets from $3k to $100k+.
• Lead root cause analysis with cross-functional team; manage corrective action plan to completion.
• Support or develop the design of new tools; quote and manage tool builds and tooling repairs with external vendors.
• Design shop floor fixtures and manufacturing aids; quote and manage builds with external vendors.
• Develop/modify work instructions for best practices and efficiency.
• Create and manage ECNs to completion.
• Interact with external customers on technical topics and provide clear responses.
• Support NPI team with tooling and process design.
• Assist Purchasing and Quality with offsite vendor visits and audits.
• Support Quality with technical expertise.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

2+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing

English language proficiency

Problem-solving aptitude (5 Why, Fishbone, etc.)

Interpersonal collaboration and communication

Microsoft Office proficiency

Lean Manufacturing knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Process Engineer supports the team with process expertise; develop, maintain, and improve systems, processes, procedures and process controls.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Supports operation'stasks ranging fromdaily assignments tolong term projects.
• Regularly interacts with shop floor employees, leads and supervisors to understand issues and identify technical solutions. Provides regular training to supervisors and shop floor operators.
• Continuously manages several Manufacturing Excellence projects to reduce manufacturing costs. Serve as change agent in continuous improvement.
• Active participant in site wide continuous improvement activities. Idea generation and project implementation.
• Manage CAPEX Projects; identify, justify and implement project. Projects ranging from $3kto $100k+
• Lead root cause analysis exercises with a cross-functional team. Manage corrective action plan to completion in a timely manner.
• Support or develop the design of new tools. Quote and manage new tool builds and tooling repairs with external vendors on a regular basis.
• Design shop floor fixtures and manufacturing aids. Quote and manage builds with external vendors on a regular basis.
• Develop/Modify work instructions to reflect best practices clarifying instructions and optimizing production efficiency.
• Create and manage EngineeringChange Notices (ECNs) to completion.
• Regularly interact with external customers regarding technical topics providing clear and thorough responses.
• Support New Product Induction (NPI) team with tooling and process design.
• Support Purchasing and Quality Departments with offsite vendor visits and audits as needed.
• Support Quality Department with technical expertise as needed

Education and Experience

Required :

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
• 2+ years of experience in engineering or manufacturing
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
• Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
• Interpersonal skills to collaborate and communicate with internal departments, suppliers, and customers
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables
• Demonstrates good judgment in investigating problems including use of problem-solving tools such as 5 Why, Fishbone, etc.
• Willingness to learn and continuously improve
• Commitment to making improvements company wide
• Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office
• Organized and methodical
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge preferred

Behavioral Characteristics

Customer Focus

• Works with customers to build long term relationships & partnerships
• Delivers on promises and commitments
• Understands the impact of business decision

Performance

• Takes individual responsibility for personal objectives and results
• Continuously improves performance by delivering on commitments
• Encourages a culture of continuous improvement and teamwork
• Sets clear objectives and measures performance by continently soliciting feedback
• Develops innovative solutions to problems
• Is proactive in initiating change and improvement
• Shares knowledge and experience through teamwork
• Continuously challenges by asking ”why”

Responsibility

• Respects the culture, custom and rules of Trelleborg, our employees, suppliers, and customers
• Communicates openly and accurately
• Takes personal responsibility for actions
• Performs all duties with commitments to excellence and integrity

Annual Salary Range: $80,000 - $100,000

EEO Statement: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran, disability, or any other status protected by state or federal law.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

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