Process Improvement Specialist

Powell • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Powell is hiring a Process Improvement Specialist at its Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The role supports fabrication or assembly activities, including productivity, quality, execution of processes, and improvement initiatives assigned to fabrication or assembly operations or by Manufacturing Engineering. The specialist identifies process and fixture issues, conducts root cause analysis, recommends solutions and sustainment plans, and shares findings with Manufacturing Engineering and leadership. The position also supports production, kitting, process development, troubleshooting, documentation, training, maintenance, and continuous improvement, and leads projects supporting fabrication or assembly.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic command of English, both written and verbal.
• Organized, self-starting, and above-average problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work alone and unsupervised under intense pressure from production customers.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary team.
• Knowledge or practical/documented understanding of weld equipment.
• Ability to program and troubleshoot automated and robotic equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, as well as mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 quality systems.
• Experience with PCs and Windows software.
• CNC programming experience with Amada Turrets, laser cutting machines, Cincinnati Press Brakes, EVO, KOIKE, EHRT, Franklin, Bradbury Rollformer, and Pivatic (fabrication only).

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree preferred.
• Weld credentials (fabrication only).

Responsibilities

• Support fabrication or assembly productivity, quality, and execution of processes.
• Implement improvement initiatives for fabrication or assembly operations and initiatives assigned by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Identify process and fixture issues, perform root cause analysis, propose solutions and sustainment plans, and advise Manufacturing Engineering and leadership of findings and recommendations.
• Support leadership and Manufacturing Engineering with production of fabricated steel parts (fabrication only).
• Support fabrication or assembly kitting processes.
• Research and develop procedures, fixtures, tooling, equipment strategies, and employee training.
• Perform administrative programming.
• Support part flow through applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Assist with equipment and systems troubleshooting.
• Order parts and perform spot buys through the ERP systems EBS and MES.
• Update or compose job hazard analyses (JHAs) and operating procedures for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Set up training courses in the Powell Training Database and update or compose related training documents.
• Support employees, shop leadership, and applicable Manufacturing Engineering with continuous improvement of tooling, fixture design and build, processes, and programming.
• Support employees, shop leadership, and applicable Manufacturing Engineering with programs, processes, and maintenance.
• Support Manufacturing Engineering with creating and maintaining DMRs and drawing changes.
• Monitor applicable maintenance performed by outside suppliers.
• Lead projects supporting fabrication or assembly.
• Evaluate tool crib and tool management processes (assembly only).
• Issue employee stamps.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance for employees and their families.
• 401(k) savings.
• Annual bonus potential.
• Generous paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Company-sponsored wellness programs.
• Collaborative work environment.
• Opportunities for advancement and promotion while maintaining work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED