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Job Title:              Forging / Process Engineer

Classification:     Exempt

Department:      Forging

Reports to:          Forging / Process Manager

Shift:                    M-F

Purpose:

Responsible for assisting in the implementation of and maintaining IATF 16949 quality systems and audits; product launches; managing workplace layout, process improvements, corrective actions, equipment efficiency, work flow, scrap reduction, cost improvements, and product quality.

General Duties:

+ Requires substantial physical activity throughout shift(except breaks and lunch) such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, near/far vision, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting objects weighing 50 lbs.

+ Working in compliance with PPAP procedures, control plans, inspection standards, APQP, FMEA, process flow, and continuous improvement.

+ Analyze and evaluate existing processes

+ Issuing die and machine improvements, forging condition adjustments, forging process arrangement.

+ Conducts analyses, using engineering and statistical methodologies, in the development of new, revised and refined process enhancements; renders technical expertise and assistance to operators; develops sound operating practices and procedures for assigned area.

+ Maintain visual inspection standards and resolves product quality issues.

+ Develops and implements plans for continuous overall equipment effectiveness (OEE); improve yields, uptime and cycle times of equipment, improve product flow, and cost reduction

+ Participates in launch planning and implementation of new products.

+ Develops and implement productivity, quality, and continuous process improvement by utilizing IE and QC methods.

+ Evaluates new and existing process equipment for improved process performance.

+ Implements and maintains quality systems.

+ Maintain lessons learned data derived from each process study.

+ Cost reduction activities.

+ Performs other duties as required.

Skills:

+ Self- starter, multi-tasked and detailed oriented, excellent computer and math skills.

+ Ability to work under tight production standards

+ Able to travel on site to assist at customer locations.

+ Knowledge of lean manufacturing / JIT production systems.

+ Requires working in temperature extremes.

+ Assists in Kaizen implementation and 5S.

+ Observes all safety rules.

+ Forging and process design skills.

Requirements:

+ BS, mechanical/industrial related degree or 2-3 years of experience in forging manufacturing preferred.

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