OVERVIEW
*Position is in Hopkinsville Kentucky, preference given to candidate with forge stamping press and manufacturing machinery experience.
The Manufacturing Process Engineer is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating various engineering projects throughout the facility. Develops and improves manufacturing methods, utilizing knowledge of product design, materials, and parts, production equipment capabilities and quality control standards. Confers with vendors to determine product specification and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts. This position is hands-on.
The Manufacturing Process Engineers’ performance will be evaluated periodically by the Plant Manager. The periodic appraisal includes a review and revision (if required) of the Manufacturing Process Engineer’s essential duties and responsibilities to ensure that the position is properly focused and that the incumbent is performing effectively.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
· Manage various capital projects through establishment of equipment specifications and managing vendor activities.
· Provide technical support to maintenance, safety and production associates.
· Provide work instructions (process control standards) for the manufacturing processes.
· Apply sound engineering practices and procedures in making revisions to equipment or manufacturing processes.
· Stay abreast of new technology as it related to the product and manufacturing processes.
· Keep project list and review weekly with Supervisor.
· Availability for off shift support if required; some weekends may be required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES INCLUDE:
· Improves Production Downtimes by trend tracking, review data, and implementing corrective actions.
· Improves Scrap and Rework reduction initiatives by trend tracking, review and analysis of data, and implementing corrective actions.
· Improves Production Efficiencies by analyzing workflow, cycle times, layouts, etc.
· Keeps equipment operational by coordinating maintenance and repair services. Effectiveness tracked through downtime.
· Completes design and development projects by training and documenting training of technicians and operators.
· Maintains Safe working environment by participating in Safety Initiatives – Safety Program Owner.
· Maintains Environmental standard ISO9001:2015 by participating in Environmental Initiatives.
· Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs; reviewing production schedules; estimating future requirements.
· Maintain equipment readiness by working with maintenance during shutdown time. Planning shutdown and execution of plan.
ESSENTIAL COMPETENCIES:
Drives for Improvement: Creates an environment where no one tolerates complacency; eliminates roadblocks, barriers, and inefficiencies; uses metrics and performance measures to track progress; redesigns systems and processes to increase effectiveness; quickly embraces new technology to increase capabilities; drives rigorous internal and external benchmarking of performance.
Demonstrates Integrity: Has the confidence and trust of others; delivers on commitments; shows consistency between words and actions.
Builds Employee Effectiveness: Treats people fairly and with respect; values differences in experience and perspective in the organization’s talent base; conveys trust in people’s competence to do their jobs; fosters an environment with high morale in which individuals and teams are accountable for their own success; communicates high performance standards.
Thinks Conceptually/Intuitively: Identifies underlying issues and root causes of problems; focuses on important information without being bogged down in detail; clearly defines issues despite ambiguous information; creatively integrates different ideas; approaches problems from a systems perspective.
Possesses Technical Excellence: Is a credible technical leader; keeps up to date on professional/technical developments; develops an appropriate depth of expertise in technical areas; supports the development of technical excellence in others; is willing to try novel approaches to solve technical problems.
Drives for Execution Excellence: Provides clear direction and priorities for individuals and teams; delegates assignments to the lowest appropriate level; is accessible; establishes a healthy and safe work environment; develops relationships with key people in other functions and at other levels; encourages decisions consistent with long-term responsibility of the environment; plans and manages meetings to make effective use of time.
QUALIFICATIONS
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all essential duties satisfactorily.
- Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in Engineering or related field; or, equivalent experience comparable to degree.
- Forge stamping press and manufacturing machinery experience preferred.
- Project management experience helpful.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in the use of the computer.
- Knowledge of OSHA standards related to manufacturing, preferred.
Environmental Job Responsibilities:
- Tracking of impact and aspect items. Examples of such items are: Shot usage, electrical usage, water usage, and natural gas usage.
- Understand and adhere to all of MSSC environmental policies and procedures.
SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES
The employee in this job must adhere to all MSSC safety and environmental policies and procedures.
MSSC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job Type: Full-time, salary exempt (straight time overtime for weekends)