Process Engineer

Allient Incorporated•Dothan, AL

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About The Position

Allient Inc. is in growth mode and currently seeking a Process Engineer to join our team in Dothan, Alabama! The Process Engineer develops and sustains manufacturing processes to meet or exceed the technical requirements of our customers while achieving quality, throughput, and cost objectives. This individual will lead the implementation of manufacturing processes including, but not limited to: process layout, equipment selection and installation, workflow, process flow, process characterization, process monitoring/control methods, material handling, tool selection, consumables, documentation, training and support. Apply now!

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline of engineering,
2 - 8 years of related work experience necessary in a manufacturing environment
Working understanding of GMP, IS09000, and AS9100 required.
Excellent communication skills including presentations to external parties, internal leadership and facilitating training. Must be able to relate technical information to non-technical employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience in mechanical, process or product engineering and with automation of a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Defines, characterizes and leads the implementation of new manufacturing processes.
Assures engineering & validation principals are applied to manufacturing process design and sustainability.
Develops manufacturing processes to be trouble free and ensure success every time targeting Zero Defects.
Supports concurrent engineering efforts by participating in design development projects representing manufacturing / quality assurance and the customer.
Designs, implements and documents procedures for manufacturing process control, process improvement, testing and inspection.
Establishes and implements reporting metrics for monitoring manufacturing process effectiveness and to enable managers to make sound product / process quality decisions.
Performs root-cause analysis and other problem-solving activities to identify corrective actions and process improvements utilizing Allied Systematic Tools (AST) and various quality tools including 3 Leg 5 Why.
Establishes collection and analysis systems of statistical data to predict trends that will affect improvement of product and process quality and capabilities targeting CpK 1.67 normal/CpK 2.0 KpC.
Analyzes customers’ product specifications to establish efficient, cost-effective requirements for ease of manufacture and reproducible.
Assists with equipment selection and drive implementation of new equipment.
Performs necessary actions for process development and documentation to perform and achieve acceptable Customer PPAP/FAI submissions and approvals.
Develops, Monitors and improves manufacturing process performance and risk mitigation.
Participates in review process for customer purchase orders, contracts and change requests and ensure that the necessary criteria and provisions are included in manufacturing process and quality plans.
Interacts with customers to identify opportunities to improve quality and establish feedback with solution center and technical unit personnel.
Reports Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s), quality issues, trends and losses to site management/value stream team/Regional Quality Manager.