Process Engineer I

l d mccauley LLC. • Orchard Park, NY

13d • $75,000 - $85,000 • Onsite

About The Position

McGard LLC is seeking a highly talented and motivated Process Engineer I to join their dynamic team. McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years, specializing in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components. This role will contribute to the company's ongoing success and innovation in the automotive security industry.

Requirements

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and orally.
• Proficient in MS office.
• Experience with 2D drawings.

Nice To Haves

• BSME, BSIE, BSCE, BSEE, or related curriculum preferred.
• Experience with Minitab a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical aspects of McGard/L. D. McCauley manufacturing, sorting, and assembly processes.
• Committed to ensuring the achievement of continuous improvement within area of expertise, as well as areas of business in order to remain at the forefront of meeting Company objectives, thus proactively satisfying customers.
• This position mandates that all required safety classes, trainings, and certifications be completed and maintained within the specific position/department.
• Is aware of relevance and importance of their activities and how they contribute to the achievement of the quality objectives.
• This position requires an employee to work their regularly scheduled shift; ability to work overtime & weekends.
• Must be aware of and comply with related IATF/ISO procedures, as applicable.
• Must meet qualitative and quantitative standards for the position and department.
• Management can move employees into other departments for business needs.
• Responsible for all aspects of process management including establishing process goals, recommending process equipment, establishing process set points, establishing process controls, establishing process metrics, and troubleshooting technical issues by expected due dates.
• Work closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, Production Control, Manufacturing, Assembly, and QA.
• Establish new production processes using inputs from Product Engineering, QA, and the responsible manufacturing/assembly department.
• Tooling and equipment expectations will be provided to Manufacturing Engineering to design/procure.
• Prove out the new process prior to releasing for production.
• Lead process improvement teams to reduce scrap, to increase utilization, to improve throughput, and to improve safety.
• Utilization of lean manufacturing techniques, six sigma tools, and engineering problem solving skills.
• Investigate new technologies to establish new processes, to obtain process improvements, and/or to reduce costs. The new technologies could be related to manufacturing, assembly, packaging, testing, or product design.
• Perform cost analysis to determine process costs or cost savings.
• Capable of performing internal rates of return to ensure projects will provide the company with the proper return on our investment.
• Will follow all quality systems procedures.
• Travel may be required to support projects, to manage process issues, and to support customer issues.
• Will be required to manage and attend meetings for the assigned projects.
• Status results may be communicated via any media required.
• Will also interface with people at all levels of the company.
• Will provide reports, presentations, and knowledge-based documents.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary, annual profit sharing.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• Flexible working schedule including “9-80’s” and flex time.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.
• A supportive and inclusive company culture that values employee well-being and work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level