Title: Process Engineer
ITAR/EAR Requirements:
Presently, all positions at Deringer-Ney, Inc. require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other US government security regulations. These regulations do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders") to be considered for a position.
Job Summary:
The Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, improving, and maintaining all tooling, equipment and processes relating to their assigned area within Deringer-Ney, Inc. In addition, the Engineer will support the introduction of new products as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop, document, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes using appropriate data and tools.
- Improve efficiency through set-up time reduction, run rate improvement, and machine uptime.
- Coordinate and organize improvement projects.
- Analyze close tolerance tooling and suggest improvements to increase output and improve quality.
- Review new products and suggest improvements to assure producibility and economy.
- Interacts with supplier contacts and assists with administration of outside vendors.
- Conduct training on equipment and processes.
- Involve relevant others in shaping plans and making decisions; participate in group efforts and encourage others’ participation; listen to co-workers’ concerns and aid as appropriate.
- Ongoing development of associated equipment and processes to reduce costs, increase quality level and increase throughput.
- Provide information and general knowledge for all production-related issues.
- Ongoing support of production as required.
- Provide support in root cause analysis for customer complaints (8D’S).
- Lead projects for continuous improvement for the assigned KPI’S (OTD, Scrap reduction, efficiency)
Additional Responsibilities:
- Utilize a risk-based approach in assessing operational safety and process effectiveness.
- As able, provides hands-on support for machine troubleshooting.
- Evaluate new equipment and technologies that apply to their assigned area.
- Provide documentation of all machine settings including work instructions and operation sheets.
Required Skills/Abilities :
- Knowledge of relevant processes and equipment. Preferred experience in metal stamping, plastic injection molding or micromachining processes.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all employees.
- Ability to administer policies and instructions.
- Ability to work in ultra-precise manufacturing environment.
- Basic understanding of material characteristics.
- Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes.
- Must be a team player.
- Basic understanding of Six Sigma and statistical process control.
- Basic understanding of 5S and Lean manufacturing concepts and processes.
- Must work effectively in a regulatory medical and automotive environment with working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management.
Education and Experience:
- B.S. in Mechanical, Industrial or other Engineering discipline
- 5 years manufacturing or process engineering experience (Preferred minimum)
- Professional certification in Six Sigma (at least green belt), and/or lean manufacturing are preferred.
- Hands-on experience in processes or equipment (mechanical aptitude)
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.