Job Description
9-month contract engagement with probable extension
The Process Engineer at our Princeton, IL Manufacturing facility will lead, manage and drive continuous improvements within assigned core process areas of our manufacturing operations.
What You Will Do:
- Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing tools & techniques (workshops, kanban, visual management,5S, total productive maintenance, set-up reduction, etc.)
- Use formal problem-solving techniques to identify and resolve complex problems.
- Initiate and manage productivity and cost savings projects.
- Implement and maintain process controls through advanced quality planning techniques (FMEA, key characteristics management, mistake proofing, etc.).
- Research, evaluate, justify, and recommend capital equipment for operations.
- Prepare capital expenditure requisitions and manage the implementation of capital equipment projects.
- Stay current with state-of-the art technologies and equipment.
- Participate in developing strategic manufacturing processes. Also assist in developing the short and long-range capital planning.
- Prepare and coordinate the implementation schedule for major projects and process changes.
- Develop and maintain all process documentation (i.e. routings, standard work, work instructions, setup sheets, etc.) to ensure accuracy.
- Analyze proposed engineering changes for manufacturing impact and feasibility.
- Participate in developing and maintaining ISO 9001 procedures and documents for the manufacturing engineering department as required.
- Assist purchasing and quality Assurance in qualifying suppliers for new product or product changes.
What You Will Need to Succeed:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing)
- Sound engineering and leadership skills
- Demonstrated experience in analyzing and solving complex problems
- Demonstrated experience in Project Management
- Results Driven
- Knowledge and demonstrated skills in Lean Manufacturing
- Ability to manage multiple projects / assignments simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to build strong and sustainable relationships
- Skilled in team building and demonstrated experience in effectively working with cross functional teams to get results
- Proficient in AutoCAD, Creo, MS Office Suite (excel, word, power point).
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