Senior Process Engineer
About The Position
The Senior Process Engineer owns planning and overseeing quality and production improvements, including verification and production ramp-up of tooling and equipment used to assemble instruments, controls, and monitors for the electric utility transmission and distribution industry. The role develops processes and process improvements for new and existing products, plans equipment layouts and workflows, leads manufacturing engineering projects, and supports continuous improvement using Ralliant Business System principles. It also involves troubleshooting quality issues, conducting root cause analysis, driving corrective and preventive actions, and mentoring peers and early-career engineers. The position is based in an office and factory environment in Fairport, New York. Safety glasses are required on the factory floor, and overtime may be required.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
- At least 7 years of experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated analytical and statistical problem-solving skills, with familiarity with statistical methods and software such as Minitab or JMP.
- Proficiency with database tools and ability to use a programming language to modify and maintain databases and reporting.
- Experience in process improvement and problem solving, and knowledge of process control methodologies such as DMAIC, Lean, and SPC.
- Knowledge of design for manufacturing (DFM) and/or lean production flow.
- Knowledge of quality systems such as ISO 9001 and proficiency with quality tools such as MSA, R&R, and PFMEA.
- Hands-on mechanical ability to solve tooling and equipment challenges.
- Ability to work well in a team environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to provide positive, consistent communication with associates throughout the organization.
- Organized, self-directed, and able to manage multiple priorities.
- CAPEX project management experience.
- Driven to achieve results and make impactful changes.
- Demonstrated ability to own and manage change.
- Strong collaboration and influencing skills.
Nice To Haves
- Green Belt, Black Belt, or similar certification.
- Working knowledge of LabVIEW and SolidWorks.
- Experience integrating automation technology and vision systems.
Responsibilities
- Own and develop the area process improvement and project portfolio.
- Investigate, analyze, develop, and determine processes and process improvements for new and existing products.
- Plan equipment layouts and workflows to support safe and efficient use of plant resources.
- Coordinate Kaizen and other continuous improvement activities, emphasizing Ralliant Business System principles such as standard work, one-piece flow, visual controls, 5S, and variability reduction.
- Lead development of methods, tooling, test systems, and machine designs that reduce cycle time and improve productivity and quality.
- Lead the planning, research, design, and development of manufacturing engineering projects.
- Troubleshoot internal and external quality issues through root cause analysis, including RCA, 5 Why, and 8D, and drive corrective and preventive actions.
- Mentor and coach peers and early-career engineers.
- Perform duties in accordance with established quality standards.
- Actively support Health, Safety, and Environmental rules and regulations.
- Perform similar, comparable, or related duties as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
