Senior Process Improvement Specialist EDN IPB

Powell Industries

About The Position

The Senior Process Improvement Specialist supports fabrication or assembly operations by improving productivity, quality, and execution of manufacturing processes. The role supports initiatives assigned to fabrication or assembly processes and by Manufacturing Engineering, as well as production, part flow, kitting, troubleshooting, procedures, tooling, training, and continuous improvement. The position may support fabrication-only or assembly-only activities as specified in the posting.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Weld credentials (fabrication only).
Practical knowledge of or documented understanding of welding 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 the ISO 9000 Quality system.
Experience with PCs and Windows software.
Basic command of English, written and verbal.
High school diploma or GED.
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.

Nice To Haves

CNC programming experience for Amada Turrets, laser cutting machines, Cincinnati Press Brakes, EVO, KOIKE, EHRT, Franklin, Bradbury Rollformer, or Pivatic (fabrication only).
Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

Identify process and fixture issues, conduct 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 in support of operations.
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).
Update or compose operating procedures for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
Set up training courses in the Powell Training Database.
Update or compose training documents for applicable fabrication or assembly processes.
Support shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable Manufacturing Engineering with continuous improvement of tooling, fixture design and build, processes, and programming.
Support shop employees, shop leadership, and applicable Manufacturing Engineering with programs, processes, and maintenance.
Support applicable Manufacturing Engineering with creating and maintaining DMRs and drawing changes.
Monitor applicable maintenance performed by outside suppliers.
Lead projects in support of fabrication or assembly.
Evaluate tool crib and tool management processes (assembly only).
Issue employee stamps.
Perform other duties as required, directed, or assigned.