Senior Process Improvement Specialist

Powell Industries • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Powell is an engineered to order manufacturer of switchgear and electrical equipment for the power generation industry. This role is for the 2nd Shift, which pays a base rate plus a 9% shift differential, with a four 10s schedule: Monday-Thursday 2:30pm-1:00am. As a Process Improvement Specialist, you will be responsible for supporting fab or assembly activities, focusing on productivity, quality, and the execution of fabrication or assembly processes. You will also support improvement initiatives assigned to fabrication or assembly operation processes, as directed by Manufacturing Engineering.

Requirements

• Must be an organized, self-starter with above average problem solving ability.
• Must be able to work alone and unsupervised while under intense pressure from Production customers.
• Must be able to work as part of a multi-cultural, multi-disciplined team while achieving your highest potential performance.
• High School Diploma or general education diploma.
• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Must have a basic command of the English language, both written and verbal.
• Weld credentials (fabrication only)
• Knowledge of practical or documented understanding of weld equipment.
• Demonstrate the ability to program and troubleshoot automated and robotic equipment.
• Ability to read electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics, and mechanical drawings.
• Knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality system.
• Experience with PCs and Windows software.
• CNC Programming for the following machines: Amada Turrets, Laser cutting machines, Cincinnati Press Brakes, EVO, KOIKE, EHRT, Franklin, Bradbury Rollformer, Pivatic (fabrication only)

Nice To Haves

• Associates degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Support fab or assembly activities such as productivity, quality, and execution of fabrication or assembly processes.
• Support improvement initiatives assigned to fabrication or assembly operation processes.
• Support initiatives as assigned by Manufacturing Engineering.
• Identify issues with processes and fixtures, perform root cause analysis, propose solutions and sustainment plan(s) and advise ME and leadership of findings and recommended solutions.
• Support leadership and ME with the production of fabricated steel parts.
• Support the fabrication or assembly kitting processes.
• Support operations effort with research and development of procedures, fixtures, tooling, equipment strategies, and developmental training of employees.
• Support Part flow through applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Assist with equipment and/or systems troubleshooting.
• Order Parts and perform spot-buys through the ERP (EBS & MES).
• Update or compose JHA’s.
• Update or compose operating procedures for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Setup training courses in the Powell Training Data Base.
• Update or compose training documents for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
• Support the shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable ME with the continuous improvement process of tooling, fixture design, build, process, and programming.
• Support the shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable ME with programs, processes, and maintenance.
• Support the applicable ME with the creation and maintenance of DMR’s and drawing changes.
• Monitor any applicable maintenance with outside suppliers.
• Lead projects in support of fabrication or assembly.
• Evaluate tool crib and tool management processes.

What This Job Offers

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