Process Engineer

Multisource Mfg•Fridley, MN

About The Position

The Process Engineer's function is to support Operations at the Corporate level with a focus on operational sequencing and technology identification to ensure completion of scheduled projects. This role is responsible for being the architect of our manufacturing process with a focus on new product introduction. This position will identify best equipment and processes internally and externally. This position will work cross-functionally and collaboratively across the organization.

Requirements

High school education required, plus at least 2 years of technical training in manufacturing.
4-year engineering degree, or equivalent industry work experience required.
Knowledge of machining processes, tool and fixture design, time standards, and machine center capabilities.
Knowledge of Engineering principals, tools, and concepts.
Knowledge of Project management principles (i.e., Work Breakdown Structure, Gantt charting, critical path management, etc.).
Proficient with Microsoft software ERP system.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with a wide variety of manufacturing personnel and others at all levels.
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.

Nice To Haves

Experience preferred in SolidWorks, MasterCAM, or equivalent CAD/CAM software.
Demonstrated examples of initiative and velocity in completing work; including leading small cross-functional projects that span multiple MultiSource sites.

Responsibilities

Create routing operation sequencing on NPI work including the flow down of customer requirements.
Identify best technology platforms for NPI parts with an emphasis on automation and quick change, in partnership with CNC Programmers and Manufacturing Engineers.
Identify material requirements, specifications, and manufacturing optimization (plate stock, round stock, cut to size, multiple parts cut in machine out of one plate), in collaboration with Purchasing and Programing.
Review and release repeat orders.
Gathers information on speeds, feeds, and tooling requirements for various materials and machining practices.
Creates and documents processes, prepares drawings, and develop work instructions.
Estimates time standards for all orders prior to their release to manufacturing.
Designs or assist in designing jigs, fixtures, tooling, and special production equipment required to meet customer specifications as needed.
Review, assess, and process TCO’s including identifying changes and flow down of modified requirements.
Create detailed vendor and outside service prints including masking requirements and racking locations.
Initiate creation of In-process inspection sheets.
Create In-process prints and work instructions.
Audit initial runs to verify accuracy of routing steps, rates, and capability of process.
All other related duties as assigned.