Process Engineer Technician / Manufacturing Engineering Tech

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance options

401K or 401K Roth

Profit-Sharing Bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Leadership training

Job summary

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation in Shelby County, Kentucky, is seeking a hands-on Process/Tooling Engineer to support production on the floor and coordinate with Process, Project, and Tool Engineering. You will analyze tool designs, run trials, perform troubleshooting, and assist with CI and cost-reduction projects while ensuring safety and quality.

The role requires HS Diploma and 5+ years in metal forming, familiarity with CAD, and experience with robot welding/CNC, with a two-year

Qualifications

• Hands-on troubleshooting and development on the production floor.
• Ability to analyze data to improve tool and process quality.
• Strong problem solving and ability to interpret blueprints and diagrams.
• Experience with CAD and manufacturing software.
• Knowledge of PFMEA, SPC, GD&T and quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide process operations support with troubleshooting and development.
• Assist in process optimization.
• Analyze data to improve tool and process quality.
• Verify manufacturing standards, actual vs estimates.
• Perform process capability and uptime studies.
• Assist Maintenance with repeat machine problems.
• Lead CI/cost-reduction and safety projects.
• Research and trial supplies to improve cost/quality.

Skills

Process troubleshooting

Data analysis

Hands-on support

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

Two-year technical degree

Tools

CAD software

Microsoft Office

Internal manufacturing software

Job description

Summary

Work closely with Process/Project Engineering and Tool Engineering to coordinate activities connected with technical developments, scheduling and resolving design and test problems. Engage in hands‑on process technical support on the production floor a minimum 80% of time. Under minimum supervision, performs new tool tryouts, analyzes tool design and specifications for the purpose of determining how tools are designed to function. Assist operators with technical problem solving and recommending creative technical solutions. Perform a variety of duties such as conducting tests, reporting data, adjusting equipment, troubleshooting equipment, diagnosing and recommending actions from findings.

Schedule: 2nd shift Monday -Thursday 5PM to 3:30AM

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Provide process operations support with hands on troubleshooting and development.
• Assist in process optimization.
• Analyze data to improve process tool and process quality.
• Verify manufacturing standards, actual versus estimates.
• Performs process capability and uptime study to meet pre-determined goals prior to formal handoff of project to manufacturing.
• Assists Maintenance Team on repeat machine problems
• Implements CI/Cost reduction and safety projects
• Researches and performs trials on supplies and consumables that will improve cost and/or quality.

Tooling as relates to Operations and Tool Department

• Investigates and coordinates tooling improvements, repairs and replacements.
• Monitors Standard Tooling Inventories to ensure appropriate quantities are on hand.
• Facilitates initial manufacturing review of set-up books coordinates ongoing updates.
• Programs production software/equipment and supports manufacturing as necessary with problems.
• Provides technical support problem solving expertise to manufacturing, as appropriate.

Competencies To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Job Knowledge/Technical Skills - Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Seeks professional development opportunities.

Language Skills Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, written instructions, blueprints, drawings, and diagrams. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

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 this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

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. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud and requires PPE.

Qualifications To perform this job successfully

Qualified Applicants Will Have

• HS Diploma or equivalent education
• Five or more years’ experience in metal forming, roll forming, or equivalent. Should include experience with roll forming operations, progressive stamping, welding or tool & die. Preferred candidates will have strong technical troubleshooting skills, be experienced with our robot welding machines and/or CNC machine programs.
• Computer/technical skills including: working knowledge of CAD software, Microsoft Office products and internal manufacturing software.
• Must be a U.S. Person (as defined by ITAR/EAR requirements)

Preferred Applicants Will Also Have

• Two-year technical degree
• Two or more years’ experience in tryout, R&D
• Hands-on experience with: lean manufacturing principles, PLCs and electrical controls/programming, PFMEA, SPC & GD&T, quality certification systems.

Who We Are

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation, or RFC as we call it, supplies custom roll formed metal components into several industries including Aerospace, Construction, Material Handling, Off-Highway, Office Furniture, Solar and Transportation. In 2000, Roll Forming Corporation was acquired by globally leading technology group voestalpine AG and became part of the Metal Forming, Tubes and Sections division. Today, voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation has seven production facilities across three states with five facilities and headquarters located in Shelby County, Kentucky and one facility each in Pennsylvania and Indiana.

What We Offer You

• Several great benefit plans, including multiple health insurance options, vision, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability coverage, health-saving accounts, or flexible spending account
• 401K or 401K Roth up to 6% Match
• Quarterly Profit-Sharing Bonus.
• Apprenticeship programs & tuition reimbursement opportunities
• Leadership training opportunities
• TogetherWeCare, a philanthropic volunteer program that allows employees to support their community while on company time
• Countdown to Zero, a global environmental impact initiative that strives to make our work environments more efficient and environmentally friendly

voestalpine Roll Forming Corporation is an At Will employer. Employment will be at-will, which means that either the employee or the employer may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without prior notice, and with or without cause.

Roll Forming Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications. Please contact us at [e-mail] if you require any alternate application form or accommodation during our hiring process due to disability.