Process Engineer

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc.; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper-Standard Automotive, Inc. seeks an experienced engineer to design, procure, maintain and troubleshoot tooling for extrusion processes, supporting plant operations and improving manufacturing excellence.

The role involves interfacing with design teams, vendors, and plant personnel, ensuring equipment meets specifications and operates safely. Some travel may be required in this position.

Qualifications

• Four-year technical degree required.
• 4+ years in production roll forming.
• Understanding of physics, mathematics and material science.
• Experience with APQP and Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Specify design criteria for extrusion interfacing with the mold.
• Sign off on manufacturability of product design.
• Create/send tooling specs and obtain quotes from vendors.
• Procure equipment and tooling and track vendor timing.
• Train supervisors and operators on procedures and safety.
• Troubleshoot equipment during launch and life-cycle phases.
• Support continuous improvement and new-launch processes.

Skills

Roll forming

Engineering design

Process optimization

APQP

Lean manufacturing

Technical communication

Education

Four-year technical degree

Tools

Notchers

Roll Forming

Benders

Plastic

Extruders

TPV molding

Job description

Job Description

Position Summary

Designs, procures, maintains and trouble shoots equipment and tooling used to produce the products manufactured and supports plant operations. Sets standards for manufacturing excellence and develops new process and technologies. Some travel may be required.

Primary Responsibilities

Interfaces with internal product design teams and or customer to specify design criterion for extrusion as to how it interfaces with the mold. Responsible for signing off on the product design as it pertains to manufacturability. Creates appropriation requests when required and sends equipment specifications to potential vendors to obtain quotes. Creates tooling specifications, sends to vendors to obtain quotes. Key contact person for interface between the plant and the tool vendors. Procures equipment and tooling, tracks vendors’ timing to plan and approves equipment and tooling at the vendors. Assists in equipment layout preparation. Responsibility to make sure that the equipment and tooling was installed properly and to specifications and establish the optimum processing conditions. Train supervisors and operators as appropriate. Troubleshoots equipment and tooling problems through the launch ramp up phase and throughout the life of the program. Oversee continuous improvement projects refining processes as it relates to design, equipment, etc. Support new Launch products and programs with development for new processes to improve capability, output, safety, and reliability May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications

Four-year technical degree is required and /or a 4 year + experience in production roll forming. Comprehension of the laws of physics, mathematics, and material science.

Work requires extensive specialized training with the equipment and tooling utilized to produce the products including but not limited to Notchers, Roll Forming, Benders, Plastic, Extruders and TPV molding.

• Experience developing and testing internal and external packaging
• Experience creating and maintaining engineering documents such as job breakdowns and work instructions
• Experience evaluating material flow
• Experience calculating production cell capacity

Experience with APQP process and documentation preferred Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing Principles, Process Statistics, and Basic quality systems is required.

Communicating and explaining technical processes and process limitations and how product design is affected by such limitations.

Audience can be customers, management etc.

Work with all levels within the plant; from plant manager to factory floor operator.

Examples: When working on a new design/equipment etc. will need to discuss concept with functional operators as it relates to ergonomic issues and assist plant controller in justification of investment.

A high level of communication skill is required to explain and interpret information or ideas and discuss and make recommendations.

Discretion is required in deciding how and what to communicate.

Process engineers support plant locations, or the Advanced Development department which can and does affect Global operations.

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.

Position Type: Regular

Additional Information

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 personal, professional, or via 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.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, as well as certain state and/or local laws.

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Remote Status: On-site

Cooper Standard, headquartered in Northville, Mich. USA, is a leading global supplier of systems and components for the automotive industry.

Products include sealing, fuel and brake delivery, and fluid transfer systems.

Cooper Standard employs approximately 24,000 people globally and operates in 21 countries around the world.

For more information, please visit www.cooperstandard.com.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor