Manufacturing Process Engineer
About The Position
Nippon Paint Automotive Americas Inc. (NPAA) is seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their team. This role involves process and equipment troubleshooting, utilization of SPC for quality improvement, and assistance with cost reduction and process reliability programs. The successful applicant will develop skill sets and work on small-scale capital projects, coordinating and facilitating efficiency initiatives within the department. Responsibilities include conferring with vendors, evaluating products, and working with maintenance and contractors for repairs and improvements. The role also involves analyzing space requirements, workflow, and designing layouts for maximum efficiency.
Requirements
- B.S. in Chemical Engineering, or related Engineering Field
- Ability to work effectively on multiple projects
- Results-oriented
- Strong interpersonal skills as a team player
- Strong technical and communication (oral and written) skills
- Good problem solving skills
- Developing leadership skills
- Proven success in project management
- Ability to implement business process improvements affecting multiple departments
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure appropriate flow of information
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to inquiries, and/or complaints
- Displays courtesy, tact and respect when dealing with others
- Maintains appropriate confidentiality
- Ability to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously to successful completion
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Promotes a harassment-free environment
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships; demonstrates a commitment to teamwork
- Maintains a strong attention to detail
- Highly developed computer skills in Excel, Word and other office programs
- Ability to identify and define problems, collect and analyzes data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
- Ability to work off shift hours in order to meet the needs of the business
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing industry experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Process/equipment troubleshooting (including process control systems)
- Utilization of SPC to improve batch quality
- Assistance with cost reduction, process reliability and quality improvement programs
- Develop skill sets and work on small scale capital projects
- Coordinating/facilitating several efficiency initiatives within the department and following through on them to the point of realized benefits
- Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts
- Evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards
- Works with in-house maintenance and outside contractors to facilitate repairs & improvements
- Analyzes and plans space requirements, and workflow
- Designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency
Benefits
- Generous earned bonus structure including monthly hourly attendance bonuses
- Merit increases
- Mid-year/annual bonus incentive plan
- Eleven paid holidays per year
- Paid time off
- Comprehensive health and welfare plans
- 401K plan with an exceptional company match
- Employee recognition programs
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
