Process Engineer (Aerospace Coatings)

Hohman Plating, LLC; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

LTD/STD

Life Insurance

401K match

Bonus

Job summary

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, in Dayton, OH, seeks a Process Engineer (Aerospace Coatings) to troubleshoot production processes, drive improvements, and apply engineering practices to reduce costs.

The role requires a B.S. in Engineering and 3+ years of related experience, with strong problem-solving tool knowledge and the ability to read technical drawings. Mentoring Co-Ops and technicians is expected.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Chemical, Mechanical, or Materials engineering.
• 3+ years of related experience and training preferred.
• Proficiency with problem solving tools (5 Whys, Is/Is Not, Pareto diagrams, DOE, FMEA).
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot and resolve process issues on the production floor to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance operational efficiency and manufacturing consistency.
• Provide process expertise to internal and external customers to utilize and expand the intellectual property of the business.
• Mentor and develop Co-Ops, Analysts, and Technicians.
• Assist in evaluating feasibility and coordinating conceptual production processes.

Skills

5 Whys

Is/Is Not

Pareto Diagrams

DOE

FMEA

Education

B.S. in Engineering (Chemical/Mechanical/Materials)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Process Engineer (Aerospace Coatings)

Location: Dayton, OH

Job Id:379

# of Openings:0

Hohman Plating, a division of Novaria Group, is a leading service provider for plated coatings. We serve a diversified customer base including aerospace, medical, large equipment and more. In business since 1918, we are seeking long-term employees to join our team. Conveniently located one mile north of downtown Dayton. Hohman Plating offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, LTD/STD, Life, 401K match, Bonus and more.

SUMMARY OF JOB

The Process Engineer is responsible for utilizing sound engineering practices to troubleshoot and resolve process issues, acting as a process expert for internal and external customers and implementing systemic improvement efforts in order to enhance quality and reduce production costs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilizes sound engineering practices to quickly resolve process issues on the production floor and minimize downtime.
• Drive and implement continuous improvement efforts to improve operational efficiency and manufacturing consistency.
• Provide process expertise to internal and external customers to utilize and expand the intellectual property of the business.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The responsibilities listed are fundamental to the position and must be performed successfully to achieve the key performance objectives of the role. Other responsibilities may be assigned.

Interpersonal Responsibilities

• Acts as a mentor to train and develop capable, independent Co-Ops, Chemical Analysts, and Process/Engineering Technicians.
• Serves as a technical resource for customers and internal stakeholders to implement new processes and resolve production related issues.
• Provides guidance and direction to Process Engineering Technicians and Co-ops to ensure on-time completion of assigned tasks.
• Provides ongoing technical assistance and training on hardware processing to the Production Operators.

Operational Responsibilities

• Assists in evaluating project feasibility and alignment with Hohman capabilities; coordinates conceptual production processes to validate/reject feasibility.
• Designing tooling and racks for chemical processing of manufactured components made in various configurations and base materials
• Working with pumps, rectifiers and other equipmentto optimize process efficiencies
• Utilizes Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) to assess the reliability, safety, performance and risk of new processes; determines likelihood of risk mitigation based on analysis.
• Drives production process implementation and manages the transition into production to drive timely processing and project completion; troubleshoots technical and process related issues as needed.
• Troubleshoots and conducts root cause analysis of project, production and chemical bath process related issues to minimize production downtime; ensures the Production Manager is kept abreast of progress and aware of process changes.
• Generates project reports to allow internal stakeholders to effectively manage projects to budget and defined timelines. Assists in conducting post-mortem project analysis to continuously improve project performance, cost & timeframes.
• Evaluates and validates vendor’s capabilities, quality, reliability, and reputation meet Hohman Plating requirements; ensure vendors have clarity on project needs, expectations, and process changes.
• Assists in identifying and implements continuous improvements opportunities with regards to processes.
• Accurately documents time allocation to evaluate production trends and identify continuous improvement opportunities; makes recommendations to the management team.

EDUCATION, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• B.S. Degree in Engineering (Chemical, Mechanical or Materials preferred)
• 3+ years of related experience & training preferred
• Results-oriented with process ownership commitment and ability to prioritize
• Demonstrated proficiency with problem solving tools: 5 Whys, Is / Is Not, Pareto Diagrams, Design of Experiments, FMEA
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret specifications, prints and other technical documents
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to handle or examine parts; and to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; use stairs; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to dangerous chemicals, including exposure to fumes or airborne particles below OSHA permissible limits. Frequently exposed to high heat and humid conditions. Employee will be frequently exposed to loud sounds, below the OSHA permissible limits.

Hohman Plating, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.