Process Engineer

Vestas•Windsor, CO

12d•$88,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer owns process and equipment performance in an assigned production area, leading PFMEA, change control, and front-line troubleshooting of automated equipment to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) objectives. The role drives continuous improvement and supports new product and technology introduction in partnership with production, Lean Engineering, and headquarters. The position works closely with production staff to meet production plans, establishes process controls and equipment performance measures, and helps ensure first-time-right quality. It includes troubleshooting automated systems, reducing downtime and process variation, managing engineering changes and controlled documentation, and supporting new product introduction, technology transfer, and factory capacity projects. The Process Engineer also manages equipment purchases within budget and performs other duties as assigned. This position operates in office and manufacturing environments, including production, warehouse, and maintenance areas. It involves regular work near moving machinery and equipment, with possible exposure to heights, confined spaces, noise, vibration, dust, temperature fluctuations, and other industrial conditions. PPE is required as appropriate. Occasional evening, weekend, or emergency-response work may be required.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in manufacturing operations.
Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification.
Verified Core Tools training in PFMEA, Control Plan, and SPC.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations, and to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and statistical methods, including exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, permutations, frequency distributions, test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and interpret varied technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form involving abstract and concrete variables.
Advanced skills in Microsoft programs.
Ability to use a computer for up to 8 hours per day.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach to access machinery and equipment.
Ability to climb stairs and ladders and work on elevated platforms.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds as described under Essential Functions.
Ability to see and hear alarms and timers and follow verbal instructions.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb stairs and ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms; regularly lift, carry, push, and pull up to 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Good hand-eye coordination, manual dexterity, and visual acuity to inspect equipment, read technical documentation, and operate a computer and other office equipment.

Nice To Haves

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
CAD drafting capability using SolidWorks or AutoCAD.

Responsibilities

Own an assigned production area and work closely with production staff to meet the production plan.
Lead Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities after Vestas Way to Market (VWTM) Gate 7.
Ensure achievement of SQDCP objectives and compliance with layout design, PFMEA requirements, Control Plans, Process Work Instructions, testing and tooling RFPs, workforce balancing, Takt time planning, process parameters, and process capability.
Enable first-time-right quality through process confirmations, layered audits, mistake-proofing (Poka-Yoke), and firewall controls; monitor and reduce process and product variation.
Troubleshoot process and equipment problems, including PLC, robotic, and automated systems, to reduce downtime and maintenance costs and prevent recurrence.
Establish and monitor Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and initiate maintenance setup analyses, preventive maintenance schedules, and equipment improvements.
Implement process improvement initiatives with Lean Engineering, including designing methods and conducting plant trials to improve production, cost, yield, quality, and safety.
Govern and maintain the Engineering Change Management (ECM) process and ensure compliance with Quality by Design (QBD) and Transfer of Current Information (ToCI); determine test methods, procedures, parts, and equipment needed to implement engineering changes.
Develop and maintain accurate, understandable process documentation in revision-controlled structures, including Process Instructions, Process Work Instructions, and Bills of Materials.
Provide project management for New Product Introduction (NPI), technology transfer, and factory capacity expansions or conversions in collaboration with headquarters and supporting functions; support production during introduction of new products, materials, and technology.
Manage equipment purchases within budget, including submitting investment requests, defining Process Technical Specifications (PTS) for new equipment, and assigning asset numbers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular and reliable attendance, with flexibility to support production outside standard hours, including other shifts, weekends, or on-call downtime response as needed.
Work on-site on the factory floor with technicians and production team members as assignments require.
Follow safety procedures when working on or near equipment, including Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), and around moving mechanical parts, vibration, and chemicals.
Wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for the duration of tasks.