APU Process Engineer - Automation (APU 3)

Nemera•Buffalo Grove, IL

20h

About The Position

The APU Process Engineer - Automation is responsible for maximizing effectiveness in a high-speed assembly manufacturing environment by proactively identifying ways to increase productivity and efficiency and manage human capital. The role develops production-unit competencies, defines and updates standard operating procedures, and supports APU leadership in analyzing shop-floor issues and escalating concerns. The engineer improves production processes and equipment, analyzes performance indicators, facilitates corrective actions, and supports continuous-improvement practices. The position also represents production in industrialization projects, contributes to new-equipment development and validation, and shares process expertise and best practices across the organization. The role works in a clean manufacturing and warehouse environment that may include moderate noise levels. The position is salaried, with a stated pay range of $90,000–$115,000 USD. The job description states that the employee must be eligible to work in the United States.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
At least 1 year of experience; manufacturing experience is preferred.
Strong math, reading, and communication skills.
Computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand or walk for up to 90% of the shift.
Ability to bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, grab, and climb as needed.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.
Mechanical aptitude and experience with advanced problem solving.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, multitask environment with minimal supervision.
Manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

Develop production-unit competencies through internal and external training and development as needed.
Define and update standard operating procedures for production employees.
Report outcomes to the APU Shift Leader.
Support the APU Shift Leader and managers in analyzing shop-floor issues and escalating concerns.
Propose technical solutions to improve production processes and identify opportunities to reduce cost, lead time, and inventory.
Analyze equipment performance indicators and define and facilitate implementation of corrective actions, such as CAPA.
Know, apply, and facilitate implementation of plant and team continuous-improvement practices, including 5S, TPM, SMED, and VSM.
Facilitate continuous-improvement workgroups and propose action plans.
Improve APU equipment and proactively document and communicate improvements in cycle time.
Serve as the contact person for standard audits.
Represent production in industrialization projects, including NPI phases 5–6, FAT, design reviews, specification reviews, and ramp-up.
Attend project reviews and transfer knowledge about new assets.
Contribute to new-equipment development, reception, and production validation.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on APU processes and share best practices across the organization.
Follow all safety procedures, including use of PPE as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.