OH - Sr. Process Engineer

Viega GmbH & Co. KG • Mantua, OH

14d

About The Position

The Sr. Process Engineer is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are working efficiently and effectively to reduce waste in order to produce quality products; ensuring process improvements drive out cost through material resource planning and physical processes utilizing lean manufacturing principals and initiatives.   Process Improvement                                                                                                                                 Develops and reviews tooling and manufacturing processes to ensure full utilization of equipment and efficient set up of machines; ensures operating at optimum efficiency, including but not limited to cleaning, removing, reassembling and storing of tools; ensures processes are effective and efficient so tools and machines are available as schedule demands. Coordinates and leads workshops and cross-functional teams including but not limited to MRP Controller, Process Controller, Line Manager and Line Leads to develop waste reduction processes and procedures to improve time and quality controls; ensuring processes maximize yields and uptime. Responsible for software and activities related to the development of new processes including researching current and emerging technologies, evaluating process cost, quality and performing process characterization and optimization studies using designed experiments, problem-solving and decision making tools; ensure manufacturing processes are efficient; establish processes for improvement. Training Initiatives Leads and trains Process Engineers; provides assistance with questions as needed. Special Projects Leads and coordinates activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within department and throughout the organization. Participates in developing work programs and project activities such as assessments, position papers, brainstorming, making presentations and special studies. Internal and External Audits Reviews and analyzes quality and measurement processes to determine where technological improvements would benefit operations, cost reduction, or quality; plans and administers internal and external audits. Equipment Preventive Maintenance and Usage Manages and engineers continuous improvement efforts to improve capacity, productivity and capabilities of equipment and plant by working with Maintenance to establish preventive maintenance program in order to improve machine usage and optimal efficiency; establishes processes for equipment usage. Budget and Capital Planning Develop processes and schedules to maintain capital planning budget, ensure all processes remain within set parameters. Lean Manufacturing Improvements Develop, maintain and lead improvement control processes including but not limited to Kaizen; 5S activities to organize and manage workplace; lean manufacturing methodologies for cost reduction, production and continuous improvement; establish standardized work procedures and continually check processes for improvement. Trains, leads and monitors lean implementation throughout the department; develops internally a Six Sigma lean organization driven to improve cost and quality control metrics. Other Attends meetings as required and/or assigned. Performs other duties as required and/or assigned Provides statistical and historical facts for legal department involving products made by Viega Communicates and gives input regarding performance evaluations. Special Job Dimensions Some travel will be required.

Requirements

• Knowledge of engineering science and technology
• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles
• Knowledge of advanced math and their applications
• Knowledge of computer software, including Access, Microsoft Word and Excel, PowerPoint, CAD (Catia, AutoCad or Solid Works); Material Resource Planning, Mini Tab and SAP preferred
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacturing and distribution of goods and Kaizen, 5S and Six Sigma training tools
• Knowledge of quality control and testing procedures
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively communicate with personnel at all levels of the organization
• Ability to work well under deadlines, and ability to work well with a cross-functional team to accomplish results
• Ability to perform with superior service, reflecting a positive company image while sustaining a positive attitude with those you interact with; always going above and beyond to help others out, regardless of their position or department
• Ability to adhere to the highest standards of quality while continually performing at the highest possible level
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Technology
• 6+ years related experience

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree Preferred
• 2 years of prior leadership or management experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Develops and reviews tooling and manufacturing processes
• Coordinates and leads workshops and cross-functional teams
• Responsible for software and activities related to the development of new processes
• Leads and trains Process Engineers
• Leads and coordinates activities to ensure knowledge creation/sharing and integration within department and throughout the organization
• Participates in developing work programs and project activities
• Reviews and analyzes quality and measurement processes
• Plans and administers internal and external audits
• Manages and engineers continuous improvement efforts
• Develop processes and schedules to maintain capital planning budget
• Develop, maintain and lead improvement control processes
• Trains, leads and monitors lean implementation throughout the department
• Attends meetings as required and/or assigned
• Performs other duties as required and/or assigned
• Provides statistical and historical facts for legal department involving products made by Viega
• Communicates and gives input regarding performance evaluations

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Wellness Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with a company contribution
• Voluntary Benefits (Life, AD&D, Disability)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 7.5% company contribution
• Time Off Programs – 22 days Paid Time Off (PTO), 9 Company Holidays, 2 Volunteer Days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level