Process Engineer

SHIELDTEC LLC•Buford, GA

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Process Engineer will be responsible for creating and improving compression-molding machinery and processes within the Elastomers department. This role involves working with research and development to create new manufacturing processes, analyzing manufacturing data and KPIs to suggest improvements, and ensuring the quality output of molded components. The engineer will also interact with customers, suppliers, and internal departments, establish optimal molding environment parameters, and design/build necessary components or fixtures. Key responsibilities include analyzing quality control, creating reports, maintaining pFMEA documents, utilizing problem-solving tools, and creating work instructions. Collaboration with other departments to complete projects on time and under budget, and identifying/resolving safety incidents are also crucial aspects of this position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, B.S. preferred.
3-5 years of hands-on Automotive Manufacturing experience.
Minimum of 2 years manufacturing process development experience.
Automotive industry knowledge.
Basic Controls/Electrical Knowledge.
Basic Robotic/Mechatronic Knowledge.
Basic Mechanical Knowledge.
Basic Hydraulic / Pneumatic Knowledge.
Basic Forming and Assembly Process Knowledge.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Plastic Manufacturing Processes.

Responsibilities

Create and improve Compression-molding machinery and processes.
Work with research and development to create new manufacturing processes as needed.
Analyze manufacturing data and suggest improvements.
Analyze production and machinery KPIs.
Ensure quality output of molded components.
Interact with customers, suppliers, and internal resources.
Establish the parameters for an optimal molding environment.
Design and build necessary components/fixtures as needed to improve production process.
Analyze quality control and correct flaws.
Create new reports/deviations and yearly verifications.
Create and maintain pFMEA documents.
Utilize problem solving tools such as A3, 5 Why’s.etc.
Create and maintain Work and Set up Instruction for new and existing processes.
Work with surrounding departments to complete projects on time and under budget.
Identify and generate solutions for safety incidents as they arise.
Other duties as assigned.