Process Improvement Specialist

Powell Industries•Houston, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Powell, an engineered-to-order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry, is hiring a Process Improvement Specialist at its Southeast Houston manufacturing facility. The role supports fabrication or assembly activities, including productivity, quality, process execution, and assigned improvement initiatives. The position works with Manufacturing Engineering, shop employees, and shop leadership to improve processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, and training.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Organized and self-starting, with above-average problem-solving ability.
Able to work alone and unsupervised under intense pressure from Production customers.
Able to work effectively as part of a multicultural, multidisciplinary team.
Basic command of English, both written and verbal.
Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics and mechanical drawings.
Knowledge of practical or documented understanding of weld equipment.
Ability to program and troubleshoot automated and robotic equipment.
Knowledge of the ISO 9000 Quality system.
Experience with PCs and Windows software.
CNC programming for 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.
Carry out improvement initiatives for fabrication or assembly operations as 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 and part flow through applicable processes.
Support research and development of procedures, fixtures, tooling, equipment strategies, and employee training.
Perform administrative programming and assist with equipment or systems troubleshooting.
Order parts and perform spot buys through the ERP systems (EBS and MES).
Update or compose job hazard analyses (JHAs), operating procedures, and training documents for applicable processes.
Set up training courses in the Powell Training Database.
Support continuous improvement of tooling, fixture design and build, processes, and programming with shop employees, leadership, and applicable Manufacturing Engineering staff.
Support programs, processes, and maintenance with shop employees, leadership, and applicable Manufacturing Engineering staff.
Assist 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.