Sr Process Engineer

Kosmos Corp; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing firm is seeking a Process Engineer to lead process improvement projects and optimize manufacturing costs. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 2 years of relevant experience, utilizing Six Sigma and Lean methodologies to enhance operational efficiency. Responsibilities include recommending improvements, tracking data on new products, and developing job procedures.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years of Process Engineering experience.
• Ability to analyze operational data and optimize processes.
• Knowledge of ergonomic studies and database programming preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvement projects and ensure timely results.
• Recommend methods to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Develop management systems for cost analysis and job evaluation.

Skills

Six Sigma

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Growing Manufacturing firm in Caledonia, MS has a need for a Process Engineer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Studies functional statements, organization charts, and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of workers and work units and to identify areas of duplication.
• Promote and utilize Six Sigma, Lean, and other Operational Excellence tools.

Lead and support process improvement projects, deliver timely results, track improvement, and ensure control. Analyzes process effectiveness, facility layout, and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts, and production schedules, to determine efficient utilization of workers and equipment.

• Recommends methods for improving worker efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating work stations and equipment, and purchase of equipment.
• Optimize material used to produce products and reduce cost of manufacturing
• Reduce material waste and scrap on manufactured products
• Confers with management and engineering staff to implement plans and recommendations.
• Develops management systems for cost analysis, financial planning, and job evaluation.
• Perform Ergonomic Studies of jobs.
• Develop database programs as needed to aid in flow of information.

Track and record pertinent data for developmental products.

• Submit new products for testing and/or certification.
• Develop and maintain Departmental Job Procedures.
• Maintain and distribute various reports for management.
• Overtime is required as needed

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree in Engineering. 2+ years of Process Engineering experience.