Production Engineer - Extrusion Dept.

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kobelco Aluminum Products and Extrusions in Bowling Green, KY is seeking an Industrial Engineer to support quality systems and continuous improvement initiatives across production lines.

Responsibilities include maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 compliance, leading lean manufacturing projects, implementing PPAP/APQP processes, and driving OEE gains while reducing scrap and costs. A Mechanical/Industrial Engineering degree and 2+ years in manufacturing are requested.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field is required.
• 2+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with heat transfer mechanics and non-ferrous materials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and audits.
• Lead process improvements and cost reduction initiatives to improve yields and efficiency.
• Support launch planning and implementation of new products.
• Develop and implement plans for overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) and continuous process improvements.
• Provide technical assistance to operators and develop standard operating procedures.

Skills

Quality Systems

Industrial Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Statistical Analysis

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

FMEA

PPAP

Control Plans

Job description

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of and maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and audits; product launches; managing workplace layout, process improvements, corrective actions, equipment efficiency, workflow, scrap reduction, cost improvements, and product quality.

Essential Functions

• Requires substantial physical activity throughout shift (except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Work in compliance with PPAP procedures, control plans, inspection standards, APQP, FMEA, process flow, and continuous improvement.
• Responsible for maintaining ISO 9001 and IATF16949 quality systems and conducting quality audits.
• Issue process/equipment improvements, condition adjustments, and process arrangements.
• Conduct analyses using engineering and statistical methodologies in the development of new, revised, and refined process enhancements; provide technical expertise and assistance to operators; develop sound operating practices and procedures for assigned area.
• Maintain visual inspection standards and resolve product quality issues.
• Develop and implement plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields, uptime, and cycle times of equipment, improve product flow, and reduce costs.
• Participate in launch planning and implementation of new products.
• Develop and implement productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement by utilizing Industrial Engineering (IE) and Quality Control (QC) methods.
• Evaluate new and existing process equipment for improved process performance.
• Implement and maintain quality systems.
• Lead cost reduction activities.
• Perform other duties as required.

Job Related Functions

• Self-starter, multi-tasker, and detail-oriented with excellent computer and math skills.
• Ability to work under tight production standards.
• Able to travel on site to assist at customer locations.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing systems.
• Requires working in temperature extremes.
• Assist in Kaizen implementation and 5S activities.
• Observe all safety rules.
• Related process design skills.

Educational Requirements

• Experience with heat transfer mechanics.
• Deep understanding of non-ferrous materials.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 2 or more years of experience in a similar manufacturing environment.
• Preferred experience in Extrusion processes.