Value Stream Process Engineer

Natural Gas Solutions North America LLC•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Process Engineer leads, motivates, and influences the continuous improvement culture within the business. The role leads lean transformation and operational improvements for Dresser Utility Solutions using continuous improvement systems, including Lean/Six Sigma, manufacturing process optimization, and information and planning systems such as MRP. The engineer applies experience and expertise to solve problems and develop and execute objectives that support short- and long-term business goals. The position supports improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, and efficiency; develops and implements continuous improvement projects; and works with cross-functional teams to improve processes and reduce defects. It also supports manufacturing methods, production planning, equipment projects, quality systems, and process data analysis.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in machining, manufacturing, and/or operations is preferred.
Engineering or supply chain discipline is preferred.
Experience in tooling and fixturing design.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to facilitate and manage cross-functional teams, implement improvements within established time frames, and sustain process improvements.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities and achieve results.
High energy, data-driven, and results-oriented approach.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong manufacturing process knowledge.
Prior use and knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Statistical Process Control.
Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and quality tools or systems such as root cause analysis.
Prior manufacturing process improvement accomplishments.
Ability to read engineering drawings and specifications.
Strong mechanical design ability.
Experience using Microsoft Office for project reporting, data gathering, and process documentation.
Experience with database and automation communication languages is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Support business objectives to improve safety and quality, meet or exceed customer delivery expectations, reduce cost, and improve efficiency.
Support EHS projects and ensure processes contribute to a safe work environment.
Identify and improve product quality by addressing process variation.
Lead change by developing, implementing, and controlling continuous improvement projects using Lean and statistical process control.
Facilitate or lead high-impact cross-functional process improvement teams to reduce defects and increase productivity.
Facilitate goal development, planning, and progress monitoring.
Attend weekly cross-functional quality sessions and track and drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for cell issues.
Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings.
Design, build, or procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets.
Lead or support demand and capacity planning improvements, from master scheduling to shop scheduling.
Conduct cost-benefit analyses for process or equipment changes.
Identify and reduce sources of labor-efficiency variation.
Facilitate or support capital expenditure projects for new equipment or equipment upgrades, from concept through installation.
Optimize manufacturing processes according to standardized frameworks and procedures.
Lead New Technology Initiatives (NTI) and share best practices with other locations.
Gather and analyze process and product data to measure fulfillment and improvement.
Support the quality function by integrating ISO and quality-control documentation with manufacturing methods instructions.