Sr. Manufacturing Process Engineer - PA

The Azek Company; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 100,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer who will drive process optimization and ensure product quality. You will develop manufacturing methods and work directly with suppliers, while applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies to enhance production efficiency. If you have a track record in high-volume manufacturing, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead multifaceted projects, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Employee stock purchase program

Voluntary benefit options

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-volume manufacturing environment required.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green or Black Belt preferred).
• Experience with high precision mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and measurement methods.
• Lead development of fixtures and automation toward continuous improvement.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and corrective action.

Skills

Lean Six Sigma

Problem Solving

Project Leadership

Process Optimization

Statistical Process Control

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

MS preferred

Tools

DFM

SPC

DMAIC

5Y

6S

Job description

Your primary duties and responsibilities will be:

• Work within the final assembly manufacturing environment(s) and drive early-stage process development and manufacturing optimization to ensure products meet design intent.
• Work with and manage external suppliers, conduct DFM reviews, and go onsite as needed
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes and measurement methods to meet tight tolerance manufacturing requirements and manufacturing scale up.
• Lead development of fixtures, equipment, and automation toward continuous improvement.
• Interface with contract manufacturers and suppliers.
• Process evaluations and lead process optimization initiatives utilizing tools such as SPC, DOE, PFMEA, and MSA.
• Evaluation and continuous improvement of process capabilities.
• Develop and lead projects to improve process monitoring and quality and reduce costs.
• Working knowledge and application of Lean Six Sigma to diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve manufacturing and production issues. Experience with 5Y, 6S, DMAIC, Wishbone, and other methodologies.
• Conduct root cause failure analysis and corrective action.
• Participate and/or lead risk management activities including product and process FMEA.
• Provide support for reliability engineering activities.
• Participate and/or lead validation activities for design, process, or products.
• Development and qualification of test methods for verifications and validations.
• Participate on project teams or leading internal teams. Communicate activities across the organization. Interface with various departments to ensure processes and designs are compatible with the manufacturing environment, launch strategy, and Azek’s objectives.
• Partners with Quality and Regulatory, R&D, and operations to ensure compliance of the manufacturing processes, provide support for regulatory filings, and ensure the robustness of the process and raw materials.
• Aid in contributions to the facility's capital engineers to help in the development of the facility capital improvement plan.
• Coordinate multiple line shutdowns, if needed.
• Led safety initiatives, margin and capacity improvements, new product development efforts, and reliability/maintenance projects.
• Develop engineering standards, comprehensive training documentation, and basis of engineering design (BED) documents and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Conduct in-depth time studies to identify process bottlenecks, implementing solutions to optimize efficiency and throughput.

We believe the successful candidate will have:

• A BS in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering field is required, MS preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma training and certification. Green or Black Belt preferred
• 5 plus years of experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment
• A Track record of generating novel ideas, and out of the box thinker and a true entrepreneurial mind set, a strong plus.
• Proven ability to solve problems and improve manufacturing processes that use high precision mechanical components.
• Knowledge of plastics extrusion processing equipment is preferred.
• Successful implementation and use of statistical based quality improvement tools such as design of experiments, Statistical Process Control and GAGE R&R.
• Experience in equipment and automation development
• Project leadership in multi-disciplined projects.
• Experienced in quality system requirements for the building products industry.
• Proven ability to motivate and lead others, often without direct control, such as suppliers.
• Self-motivated, team-oriented individual who collaborates and communicates effectively with local and international team members in a cross-functional, multi-cultural, interdisciplinary environment.
• Comfortable working in an extremely dynamic and fast paced environment, and able to meet aggressive development milestones.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several geographic markets. The annual salary for this position ranges from $100,000 in our lowest market up to $136,000 in our highest market, plus bonus, equity, and benefits as applicable. The pay for roles at AZEK varies depending on a wide range of factors including but not limited to the specific work location, role, skill set, and level of experience.

AZEK provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, an employee stock purchase program, and a variety of additional voluntary benefit options. For more details, please visit Benefits @ AZEKor Benefits @ AZEK (Spanish Version).

Are you concerned that you don’t meet every requirement listed above? Don't let that stop you from applying! Studies reveal that some applicants refrain from applying for jobs unless they fulfill every single requirement. We don't believe in the notion of a "perfect" candidate. If you are confident in your ability to excel in the role, adapt swiftly, and are committed to contributing to our mission of building a more sustainable future, we warmly welcome your application.

Join us in shaping the future of our business!

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