Process Engineer

Acara Solutions is looking for a Process Engineer for one of our global clients in the metal fabrication industry in Lexington, NC

• Direct Placement
• $75k annually
• Monday-Friday standard business hours
• Comprehensive benefits package

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
• Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
• Ensure all processes are documented and have SOP's and standard work.
• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Coordinate activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
• Assist with day to day troubleshooting processes in order to maximize the output of on-grade product.
• Take corrective action to address process deviations and find the root cause to prevent reoccurrences.
• Assist in the development of new prototypes and transitioning into full scale production.
• Investigate customer complaints where required.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles to establish optimal assembly and fabrication methods.
• Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
• Lead area improvement team, applying Six Sigma, Lean, 5S and other operational excellence techniques to achieve improvements.
• Lead the development and execution of incremental capital and process improvements.
• Obtain detailed quotations or designs and estimates for the cost of fixtures, tools and engineering requirements to be used in developing a formal proposal to upper management.
• Identify and lead/facilitate Kaizen events as needed.
• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Oversee installation and tests to ensure machines, facilities and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
• Develop models of alternate processing to test the feasibility of new applications of systems and recommends methods of implementing of improved procedures
• Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee
• Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001)
• Other duties as may be assigned

Required Skills / Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering required or 5+ years relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree
• Experience in metal fabrication and / or manufacturing environment.
• In depth professional knowledge and expertise regarding metal-cutting operations, grinding and tooling manufacturing.
• Strong skills in manufacturing and processing engineering with knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming and welding.
• Extensive knowledge of general machining practices.
• Ability to specify processes to manufacture components, correct machining problems by tooling, gauging, machining or fixturing.
• Ability to estimate machining cycle, perform method analysis; plan, project and perform project analysis.
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro-E and MasterCAM will be an asset.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite also required.