Process Engineer

MANN+HUMMEL•Fayetteville, NC

About The Position

The Process Engineer supports production in achieving hourly takt time by improving manufacturing processes, equipment, and layouts, and resolving engineering issues that impede production. The role participates in 8D problem resolution, scrap and downtime reduction, and new process development, including updates to process FMEAs, control plans, and production flow plans. The position leads assigned projects and reports on progress toward hourly takt time targets. It manages internal engineering changes, including cost tracking, resource assessment, and deadlines, and prepares statements of work for new or revised machines and fixtures. The Process Engineer contributes to design and layout reviews, recommending improvements for manufacturability, process flow, product assembly, and equipment compatibility. The role performs time studies, line balancing, Kaizen improvements, and process development for new and existing tooling. It reviews process changes and machine improvements with Quality to ensure customer requirements are met, updates process documentation for design changes, and leads or supports customer run-at-rate activities. It also investigates and implements countermeasures for internal and external quality or safety concerns, maintains relevant technical skills, follows applicable Quality and Environmental System requirements, and is expected to work professionally and maintain acceptable attendance.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated hands-on experience troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving mechanical equipment and manufacturing process issues.
Experience identifying root causes of equipment failures, production inefficiencies, and quality concerns, and implementing corrective actions.
Experience improving manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and production processes to reduce downtime, scrap, and cycle times.
Working knowledge of mechanical systems, machining processes, and industrial manufacturing equipment.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, industrial maintenance, or a related technical role within a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned projects, resolve problems, and report project status toward hourly takt time targets.
Manage internal engineering changes by tracking costs, assessing resources, and meeting deadlines.
Prepare statements of work for existing or revised machines and fixtures.
Attend new design proposal reviews and recommend improvements related to manufacturability and compatibility with current manufacturing operations.
Attend new-product layout reviews and recommend improvements to process flow, product assembly, and equipment.
Perform time studies and line balancing, and implement Kaizen improvements.
Develop processes internally for new and existing tooling in coordination with Production Engineering.
Review process changes and machine improvements with the Quality department to ensure compliance with customer requirements.
Revise process FMEAs, control plans, and production flow plans for design changes.
Lead customer run-at-rate activities with support from a Production Engineer.
Assist Production Engineering with customer run-at-rate activities for new programs.
Maintain required skills through training and review of engineering and technical publications.
Investigate and implement countermeasures for internal and external quality or safety concerns.
Follow applicable Quality and Environmental System requirements and maintain an acceptable attendance record.