Process Engineering Specialist

Metalsa Career Site•Hopkinsville, KY

21h

About The Position

About Metalsa: We are a global company with 65+ years of experience in the automotive industry; we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com Mission/Objective: Seek for high efficiency on all production/assembly lines to increase safety, quality and productivity through the continual implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices as well as the improvement and innovation of equipment, processes and procedures. What does your day look like? Define manufacturing standards. Seek the continual improvement of manufacturing processes (productivity and profitability) by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and engineering. Track process performance (safety, quality, productivity and costs) indicators; identify problems and set countermeasures by applying Metalsa’s Problem Solving methodology to avoid recurrence. Research and develop new applications (technology) to production processes. Guarantee the processes are safe and ergonomic for the Team workers. Collaborate in the design of new assembly processes Lead headcount optimization Develop manufacturing processes and provide cost estimations for new business. Coordinate and/or Lead Meetings with specialty teams for troubleshooting, project implementation and engineering changes. Assist product management group on processing, quoting, implementing, launching, and maintaining engineering changes. Manage control, documentation of PFMEAs, work instructions, and assets. Comply with the internal control of its area (audit current practices and update procedures) Attend and respond to internal and external audits. Comply with Safety, Quality and Environmental Guidelines and systems that apply to the plant, process or specific areas. Comply with and supports implementation of MOS and Metalsa Model practices. Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly projects for production. Educate and Train organization on MOS lean principles and tools such as Standardized Work, Change Over, Just in Time, etc. Process KPI’s follow up: Weekly meetings KPI’s boards (OEE, PR, OA, MTBF, MTBR, JPH, Frames x people, etc.) Natural Business Teams (NBT’s) Support Ensure Plant Design Standards are Maintained Material and Information Flowcharts (Continuous Improvement) Cycle time control & improvement Documentation of any changes and new settings for machines

Requirements

Engineering Degree (Mechanical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechatronics, Automation Engineering) Required
At least 4-7 yrs of Manufacturing Experience (Required)
Problem Solving.
AutoCAD.
Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (FMEA).
Kaizen
Process Indicators (OEE)
Welding Exp
Project Management
Lean Manufacturing
Proficient computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Word and Power Point, etc.)
Knowledge of the APQP process (advanced productive quality planning).
Ergonomic improvements

Nice To Haves

Experience in Automotive Industry (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Define manufacturing standards.
Seek the continual improvement of manufacturing processes (productivity and profitability) by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and engineering.
Track process performance (safety, quality, productivity and costs) indicators; identify problems and set countermeasures by applying Metalsa’s Problem Solving methodology to avoid recurrence.
Research and develop new applications (technology) to production processes.
Guarantee the processes are safe and ergonomic for the Team workers.
Collaborate in the design of new assembly processes
Lead headcount optimization
Develop manufacturing processes and provide cost estimations for new business.
Coordinate and/or Lead Meetings with specialty teams for troubleshooting, project implementation and engineering changes.
Assist product management group on processing, quoting, implementing, launching, and maintaining engineering changes.
Manage control, documentation of PFMEAs, work instructions, and assets.
Comply with the internal control of its area (audit current practices and update procedures) Attend and respond to internal and external audits.
Comply with Safety, Quality and Environmental Guidelines and systems that apply to the plant, process or specific areas.
Comply with and supports implementation of MOS and Metalsa Model practices.
Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly projects for production.
Educate and Train organization on MOS lean principles and tools such as Standardized Work, Change Over, Just in Time, etc.
Process KPI’s follow up:
Weekly meetings
KPI’s boards (OEE, PR, OA, MTBF, MTBR, JPH, Frames x people, etc.)
Natural Business Teams (NBT’s) Support
Ensure Plant Design Standards are Maintained
Material and Information Flowcharts (Continuous Improvement)
Cycle time control & improvement
Documentation of any changes and new settings for machines