Industry: Manufacturer
Location: Rockford, IL
Salary: $60K
Visa Sponsor: No
Language: English: Business Level
Detail: Japanese company seeks a candidate for Process Engineer.
Position Summary
The Engineer plans, organizes to meet company objectives for new product, change points, process/ product routing & operation excellence. Responsible for engineering and customer interfaces including internal problem-solving activities, project prioritization and execution while maintaining data required by IATF 16949 Quality Systems and SQM (Supplier Quality Manual) requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
• Perform deep-dive study analysis to define the key processes for capacity management.
• Developing, maintaining, and updating roadmaps of projects and/or new product introduction solutions and change points with Customers, Suppliers, Technology Development, and Manufacturing
• Working with the production, operations and quality manager, reviews and monitors quality and process improvements and new product development. Sets up specification controls and quality standards.
• Seeks to understand customers’ needs through SQM in detail and how to satisfy them using a strong aptitude in process improvement and problem-solving.
• Plans & implements for process and resources required or introduction including layout (For example, design and draft dies for fastener products.), schedule, etc.
• Participates in 5S, safety, training, and continuous improvement activities in their area.
• Designing production processes that maximize efficiency and reduce waste.
• Actively participates in appropriate support for manufacturing and quality functions within the organization.
• Project scope includes data analytics, process routing and capability efficiencies, storage optimization, justifications for recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Validation of new product results through the production part approval process or PPAP and Tool Life Improvement of tools through statistical processing and CPK approval team process.
• MPR – Minimum process Requirements is the process of documenting, analyzing, tracing, prioritizing and agreeing on requirements and then controlling change and communicating. It is a continuous process throughout a project.
• Conducting studies relative to cost control, process control, and production yield and implementing plans and programs to optimize the supply chain.
• Load and manage new parts or change requests using Honda's proprietary IPPAAR and AHEAD systems.
• Other activities (special project) as assigned by the Engineering / QA Senior Manager.
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)
• Bachelor’s Degree; or 2 years’ experience in a similar role- preferably in a Fastener Industry
• Strong computer skills and proficient with ERP system, Database, Solidworks and/or AutoCAD and advanced Excel skills
• Excellent knowledge of Root Cause Analysis, CAPA, and MPR
• Demonstrated ability to act independently with ambiguous information and make decisions that drive decision making and results. Understanding of technology requirements (hardware, software, data) and how to drive business decisions.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement and takes an active and constructive role in quality and improvement initiatives
• Demonstrates proficiency in the English language as it relates to speaking, writing, comprehension, text, procedures, charts/graphs, safety signs, vocabulary, and forms
• Solve day-to-day mathematical problems and able to read calipers, micrometers, and blueprints
Preferred Qualifications
• Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and implementation
• Project Management Certification
• Green Belt Six Sigma
