Director of Process Engineering - Northeast

First Quality • Lewistown, PA

103d

About The Position

Leads and implements Process Engineering system management, principles, and best practices at all AbHy sites. These efforts include driving changes to align with all cross functional departments to Process Engineering best practices and implement productivity improvement efforts that ensure we are the highest quality, lowest cost producer in the market. In addition, will provide systems, methods, and trainings to ensure team members have the appropriate information, knowledge, and skills to deliver best in class safety, quality principles, machine equipment, cost and system reliability to the marketplace. Works closely with the cross functional Operations, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering leaders to drive divisional alignment and projects for the Northeast sites of the AbHy division. Drives efficiency improvement and scrap reduction efforts through the application of continuous improvement tools consistently across all plants. Provides roadmap and training for the effective implementation of reliability, center lining, pinning, and run to target processes using all available systems and resources across all plants. Sets standards for engineering systems and practices and drives these across the AbHy divisions of the company. Drives and owns productivity projects and involves plant personnel to achieve targets across all departments consistently across all plants. Provides specific expertise, training, and guidance on software, data analytics, SPC, and best practices using industry standard tools and processes. Builds a team to provide excellence in service and management of system and process reliability across the division. Plays a key role in partnering with cross functional teams to ensure raw materials and processes are meeting specifications and design parameters consistently at all sites. Ability to operate as an individual contributor and leader as needed based on business dynamics and facilitation needs. Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments in alignment with company commitments, policies, and compliance requirements. Develops proposals, budgets, CERs, and purchase recommendations as needed. Develops, implements, and facilitates training programs in engineering practices. Develops engineering improvement objectives and content to meet the needs of the team members. Facilitates and performs process engineering workshops. Additional duties as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of ten years of experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five years of experience with all business-related software systems.
• Black Belt/Six Sigma certification preferred.
• Exceptional analytical problem solver with training in SPC and DOE.
• Proven track record of implementing new systems and procedures.
• Strong personal computer proficiency with MS Office and related software.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with executive presence.
• Demonstrated ability to act as a business partner.
• Data-driven, disciplined, objective, and detail oriented.
• Strong experience with lean manufacturing strategies.
• Strong experience with Error Proofing and Design principles.

Responsibilities

• Leads and implements Process Engineering system management, principles, and best practices at all AbHy sites.
• Drives changes to align with all cross functional departments to Process Engineering best practices.
• Implements productivity improvement efforts to ensure high quality and low cost production.
• Provides systems, methods, and trainings for team members on safety, quality principles, and system reliability.
• Works closely with Operations, Planning, Quality, Maintenance, and Engineering leaders for divisional alignment.
• Drives efficiency improvement and scrap reduction efforts using continuous improvement tools.
• Provides roadmap and training for reliability, center lining, pinning, and run to target processes.
• Sets standards for engineering systems and practices across the AbHy divisions.
• Drives and owns productivity projects involving plant personnel to achieve targets.
• Provides expertise, training, and guidance on software, data analytics, SPC, and best practices.
• Builds a team for excellence in service and management of system and process reliability.
• Partners with cross functional teams to ensure raw materials and processes meet specifications.
• Operates as an individual contributor and leader based on business dynamics.
• Supports and promotes safe practices and environmental commitments.
• Develops proposals, budgets, CERs, and purchase recommendations.
• Develops, implements, and facilitates training programs in engineering practices.
• Facilitates and performs process engineering workshops.

Benefits

• Annual training regarding data privacy and security.
• Collaborative environment focused on continuous learning and professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees