Process Engineer (Assembly)

TriMark Corporation•New Hampton, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer (Assembly) is accountable for improving overall assembly processes through analysis and strategic planning. This position will work with the Director of Operations or Automation Manager to identify inefficient assembly processes, undertaking operational analysis, work design and methods, and work to eliminate them to increase output and decrease costs. In some instances, the Process Engineer (Assembly) will work with the Director of Operations or Automation Manager reviewing opportunities for simplification of tasks for improved effectiveness. This is a skilled position that requires previous experience and in-depth knowledge of manufacturing and assembly.

Requirements

Project Management Skills - Manage projects and ensure goals are met and address scope, budget, and schedule
Process Monitoring - Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of work progress
Teamwork - Works cooperatively with others to produce innovative solutions
Strategic planning skills – Knows how to think ahead and can see the big picture when planning new manufacturing or assembly processes
Project Management Experience – Knows how to run a project from start to finish involving cross-functional team members and stakeholders
Critical thinking – Can approach a process while considering it from all angles
Excellent communication skills, including both written and oral

Responsibilities

Researching new technology and suggesting new machines to the appropriate managers and decision-makers.
Training assistance on operation and preventative maintenance of installed equipment.
Writing and updating processes to ensure proper methods of manufacturing or assembly.
Conducting time studies and evaluates existing processes to ensure that standards are maintained.
Assisting product design with new/existing manufacturing or assembly processes and methods.
Leading projects, including a cross-functional team, ensuring these projects stay on time, on spec and on budget.
Justifying new tooling and new technology in the manufacturing or assembly areas.
Maintaining all new and existing prints of tooling.
Keeping up to date on new manufacturing or assembly processes and methods and work to improve efficiency in the manufacturing or assembly areas.
Analyzing current production procedures and standards to identify inefficiencies.
Spending time on the production floor analyzing both employee and machinery workflow to find out where the process can be streamlined for lower costs and higher productivity.
Assisting in the monitoring of government requirements (EPA, OSHA, etc.) to ensure work centers are in compliance with established standards.
Identification and/or generation of all documentation related to the integration of new products into the production environment.
Performing analysis of part design characteristics, specifications and tolerances of parts, manufacturing process design, set up and tooling. Identification of subsequent changes to manufacturing and assembly drawings, as necessary.
Optimization of processes to meet objectives of lowering cost and/or improving productivity.
Providing the proper documentation in the assembly and maintenance along with other technical files to the Maintenance & Facilities Engineer.
Monitoring the new procedures and reporting successes and failures to the Director of Operations or Assembly Manager.
Actively promoting process improvement to ensure compliance to industry standards and regulations and to secure the future business position in the marketplace.
Attending meetings and contribute to new product design review.
Supporting the continual improvement and compliance of QMS and EMS.
Performing job functions in a manner that supports TriMark’s mission, vision, and values in order for the company to attain its strategic and growth goals