Process Engineering Specialist

Metalsa; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays

Excellent Benefits Plan

Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance

Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

401(k)

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs

Job summary

A global automotive company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to define standards, improve processes, and ensure safety and quality. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has 2-5 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in the automotive industry. This role offers great benefits and opportunities for advancement, emphasizing Lean Manufacturing principles.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of manufacturing experience is required.
• Experience in the automotive industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Define manufacturing standards.
• Track process performance indicators and set countermeasures.
• Develop manufacturing processes and provide cost estimations.
• Assist product management with engineering changes.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental guidelines.

Skills

Problem Solving

AutoCAD

Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA)

Kaizen

Process Indicators (OEE)

Project Management

Lean Manufacturing

Proficient computer skills

Knowledge of the APQP process

Ergonomic improvements

Education

Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Industrial)

Job description

About Metalsa

About Metalsa:We are a global company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! metalsa.com

Mission/Objective

Mission/Objective: Seek for high efficiency on all production/press lines to increase safety, quality and productivity through the continual implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices as well as the improvement and innovation of equipment, processes and procedures.

What does your day look like?

• Define manufacturing standards.
• Seek the continual improvement of manufacturing processes (productivity and profitability) by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and engineering.
• Track process performance (safety, quality, productivity and costs) indicators; identify problems and set countermeasures by applying Metalsa’s Problem Solving methodology to avoid recurrence.
• Research and develop new applications (technology) to production processes.
• Guarantee the processes are safe and ergonomic for the Team workers.
• Collaborate in the design of new tooling/press processes
• Lead changeover reduction strategies
• Develop manufacturing processes and provide cost estimations for new business.
• Approve tooling, fixtures and process designs.
• Coordinate and/or Lead Meetings with specialty teams for troubleshooting, project implementation and engineering changes.
• Assist product management group on processing, quoting, implementing, launching, and maintaining engineering changes.
• Manage control, documentation of PFMEAs, work instructions, and assets.
• Comply with the internal control of its area (audit current practices and update procedures) Attend and respond to internal and external audits.
• Comply with Safety, Quality and Environmental Guidelines and systems that apply to the plant, process or specific areas.
• Comply with and supports implementation of MOS and Metalsa Model practices.
• Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly projects for production.
• Educate and Train organization on MOS lean principles and tools such as Standardized Work, Change Over, Just in Time, etc.
• Process KPI’s follow up:
• Weekly meetings
• KPI’s boards (OEE, PR, OA, MTBF, MTBR, JPH, Frames x people, etc.)
• Natural Business Teams (NBT’s) Support
• Local Vendor/ Supplier Development
• Ensure Plant Design Standards are Maintained
• Maintain, Manage, Control Mechanical Drawings
• Material and Information Flowcharts (Continuous Improvement)
• Changeover control and improvement
• Assist the plant with miscellaneous tasks, such as inventory, process emergencies, and other urgent situations
• Troubleshooting machines inside press and tools
• Documentation of any changes and new settings for machines
• Flexibility to cover / support multiple processes if needed

Academic and Experience

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Industrial) or Equivalent experience (Required)
• At least 2-5 yrs of Manufacturing Experience (Required)
• Experience in Automotive Industry (Preferred)

Technical Skills

• Problem Solving.
• AutoCAD.
• Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
• Kaizen
• Process Indicators (OEE)
• Project Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point, etc.)
• Knowledge of the APQP process (advanced productive quality planning).
• Ergonomic improvements

What is in it for YOU?

As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from great compensation and benefits package!

• Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
• Excellent Benefits Plan!
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
• Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• 401(k)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs