Process Engineer

Autoliv United States; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards

Company events

Family events

University discount options

Job summary

Autoliv United States is seeking a Process Engineer to develop, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes for safe, high-quality, cost-effective production. You will oversee tasks like equipment upgrades, process improvements, and automation solutions including robotics, with a strong emphasis on DOE, SPC, and Lean principles.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in chemical or mechanical engineering, proficiency in AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Minitab, and robust problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Minitab (or similar statistical software), Microsoft Office, and MS Project.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills, including experience with 8D methodologies.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, with familiarity in Leading2Lean or equivalent manufacturing systems.
• Working knowledge of PLCs, strong electrical troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 40 lbs and climbing ladders as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support for powder processing equipment, including spray dryers, tablet presses, blenders, mixers, mills, sieves, filters, and hoppers.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production process and equipment issues to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.
• Lead facility and process improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and renovations to increase efficiency, capacity, and reliability.
• Evaluate, specify, and implement new processing equipment and automation solutions, including robotic technologies.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain quality standards and apply process improvement methodologies such as DOE and SPC.

Skills

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Lean Manufacturing

PLC knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Minitab

Microsoft Office

MS Project

Job description

Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team asProcess Engineer.

In this role you will be responsible for developing, implementing, and sustaining manufacturing processes to ensure safe, high-quality, and cost-effective production.

Should you be interested in overseeing these tasks and aiming for enhanced performance standards, your role will involve:

• Provide engineering support for powder processing equipment, including spray dryers, tablet presses, blenders, mixers, mills, sieves, filters, and hoppers.

• Troubleshoot and resolve production process and equipment issues to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations.

• Lead facility and process improvement projects, including equipment upgrades and renovations to increase efficiency, capacity, and reliability.

• Evaluate, specify, and implement new processing equipment and automation solutions, including robotic technologies.

• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to maintain quality standards and apply process improvement methodologies such as DOE and SPC.

If you have/are:

• Bachelor's degree inChemical Engineering orMechanical Engineering.

• Proficiency withAutoCAD,SolidWorks,Minitab(orsimilarstatisticalsoftware),MicrosoftOffice,andMS Project.

• Strongproblem-solvingandrootcauseanalysisskills, including experience with8Dmethodologies.

• Knowledge ofLeanManufacturingprinciples, with familiarity inLeading2Leanor equivalent manufacturing systems.

• Working knowledge ofPLCs,strongelectricaltroubleshootingskills, and the ability to work in an industrial environment, including lifting up to 40 lbs and climbing ladders as needed.

We will be more than glad to chat with you about your experience and your career goals.

In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.

More lives saved – more life lived!

What’s in it for you:

Attractive compensation package

Recognition awards, company events, family events, university discount options and many more perks.

Gender Pay Equality

Autoliv is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Autoliv does not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identify and/or expression, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Autoliv does business.