Process Engineer

Panasonic Energy Corp•Columbus, GA

43d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer coordinates process improvement projects (quality, efficiency, safety, ergonomics, etc.) and cost reduction projects (defect reduction, labor savings, spare parts usage, etc.) and facilitates their implementation. Monitors spare parts usage for excessive wear. Maintains control of technical document system for process machinery. Coordinates with appropriate resources to implement improvements. Provides advice to departments regarding maintenance. A Process Engineer should have the capability to read and interpret process information; and understand the impact their actions have on the quality objective.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or university (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Major preferred); one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interprets general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Knowledge of Database software; Design software; Internet software; Manufacturing software; Order processing systems; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Familiar with Oracle or equivalent MRP software.
Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Familiar with AutoCAD, SolidWorks or Inventor preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for the development and maintenance of technical manuals/drawings for process machinery.
Participates in monthly manufacturing and quality review meetings, in order to identify processes or machines that need improvement.
A key member of the weekly TQI meeting and provides technical guidance and leadership.
Provides or assist in providing technical training.
Serves as a technical resource for spare parts purchase.
Supports manufacturing processes with process troubleshooting ideas through logical thinking and sound engineering practices.
Responsible for qualifying new or modified process equipment.
Is used to assist with material qualifications.
Delegates projects to the machinery department (ET’s/ Machinist) and follows up to verify desirable results.
Collects and presents data for projects to quantify their validity.
Coordinates with parent company regarding process changes.
Read, understand, and adhere to safety and environmental protection procedures and work instructions.