Process Engineer II - Military Veterans

A successful Process Engineer II for the Cox Automotive team will use process improvement experience to quantitatively assess current production/business system performance and execute changes to reduce cost and optimize capacity. This role demands excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a holistic understanding of manufacturing operations.

This role will focus on creative problem-solving and working cross-functionally (production, design, quality, finance, supply chain, demand, and production planning) to improve capacity, workstation design, and reduce downtime. A successful team member will have excellent critical and creative problem-solving skills focusing on issue resolution and inter-department engagement.

Job and Responsibilities

• A process engineer will develop, implement, and optimize production methodologies in manufacturing operations.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of FMEAs and Control Plans
• This engineer will be responsible for optimizing product flow through the factory through process optimization that may include line layouts, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors.
• Monitor and reduce process variation using techniques such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Measurement Systems Analysis (MSA)
• He / She will interface with design, test, and quality engineering to solve problems, improve manufacturability, and continually improve.
• In addition, the process engineer will work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.
• Develop and modify line layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices.
• Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing.
• Responsible for diagnosing issues during the part production process and driving corrective action back to the source, resulting in cause identification and elimination.
• Enable data-driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance, including integration of factory data systems and use of software such as MySQL, Python, R, JMP, and Minitab.
• Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing, including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.
• Monitor and audit manufacturing processes to ensure product specifications and standards are achieved.
• Develop and train sustaining technicians to assist in training operators as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline and 2 years’ experience in a related field. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master’s degree and up to 2 years’ experience; or 14 years’ experience in a related field.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience in MySQL is an added advantage
• Knowledge of process engineering simulation software (E.g.: flexsim, Visio, Lucid chart) and familiarity with applicable health and safety regulations.
• Familiarity with using Value stream mapping (VSM) and doing cycle time analysis
• Experience with Statistical Process Control (SPC) or Just in Time (JIT) strategizing

Working Environment

Variable, consisting of both the office environment and the manufacturing floor. Potential hazards include proximity of moving machinery. The position may require an individual to stand, stoop, move equipment; bend, reach, or lift for prolonged periods of time. PPE includes safety glasses, hearing protection and safety footwear.