Process Engineer

Cooper-Standard Automotive • Fairview, MI

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of manufacturing operations. Utilize engineering disciplines to trouble shoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs. Interacts with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items. Communicates foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution. Initiates job specifications for new jobs and provides this information to the New Job Specification Coordinator for entry into the Electronic Specification System. Obtains and fashions samples for Boundary Boards and other process documentation. Coordinates and performs initial trial runs on new processes and equipment. Notes and tracks issues for resolution. Initiates improvements to existing systems. Processes machinery and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations. Creates or constructs bill of materials, process flows and process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA). Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision. May make customer visitations for job product related involvement. Interacts with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager and plant chemist on job related functions. May work with raw material suppliers on quality-oriented problems. Keeps abreast of technology improvements, recommends and justifies implementation of equipment and process establishing cost reduction improvements. Works on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects. Maintains job records as required. Statistically analyzes gathered data in test runs and makes recommendations based upon analysis. May work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations. Works closely with shift supervisors and department managers to insure proper quality operations of materials and equipment on new job start-up. Provides assistance to plant technical manager on assigned projects. May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline with 4 years of process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of less education and more related process engineering experience of 5-7 years of rubber manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to focus and lead multi-disciplinary task teams.
• Previous experience in supervision in manufacturing.
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes.
• Must be able to communicate effectively.
• Will interact with all levels of management.

Nice To Haves

• 5-7 years of rubber manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize engineering disciplines to trouble shoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs.
• Interact with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items.
• Communicate foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution.
• Initiate job specifications for new jobs and provide this information to the New Job Specification Coordinator for entry into the Electronic Specification System.
• Obtain and fashion samples for Boundary Boards and other process documentation.
• Coordinate and perform initial trial runs on new processes and equipment.
• Note and track issues for resolution.
• Initiate improvements to existing systems.
• Process machinery and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations.
• Create or construct bill of materials, process flows and process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA).
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision.
• Make customer visitations for job product related involvement.
• Interact with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager and plant chemist on job related functions.
• Work with raw material suppliers on quality-oriented problems.
• Keep abreast of technology improvements, recommend and justify implementation of equipment and process establishing cost reduction improvements.
• Work on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects.
• Maintain job records as required.
• Statistically analyze gathered data in test runs and make recommendations based upon analysis.
• Work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations.
• Work closely with shift supervisors and department managers to insure proper quality operations of materials and equipment on new job start-up.
• Provide assistance to plant technical manager on assigned projects.
• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Benefits

• Equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
• Dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging.
• Diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

What This Job Offers

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