Process Engineer III

Job Summary

Plans, directs and coordinates manufacturing processes in Denison facility. Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods, using knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods and quality control standards. Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs. Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• (20%) Ensures new products, or revisions to existing products, are introduced into production in a timely and cost effective manner and that all production or quality related issues are debugged prior to SOP.
• (15%) Recommends, plans, designs and implements methods, tooling and equipment to improve operational performance and quality, while ensuring that products are produced at the lowest possible cost.
• (15%) Carries out the detailed analysis of all production faults to determine root causes, preventative and corrective actions and to methodically eliminate faults using modern problem solving techniques.
• (10%) Ensures working methods and appropriate process documentation are in place for all equipment and operations in the factory and that they are efficient and safe.
• (10%) Assists in the early detection of any deterioration in the performance of machinery, tools and equipment through the use and understanding of SPC.
• (10%) Addresses and resolves production and customer problems related to product and process design and supplier components using systematic 8-D problem solving techniques.
• (10%) Manages scrap, non-conforming material and HFD process.
• (5%) Ensures the principles of 5S are followed.
• (5%) Accountable for accuracy and control of PFMEA’s, control plan, flow charts for multiple production cells.
• Performs other duties as required.

Education and Experience Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, or similar field of study; or a minimum of seven (7) years of equivalent experience.

• Minimum 3 years work experience in manufacturing including knowledge of world class manufacturing techniques (process yield improvement, process control and monitoring, cost reduction, problem solving, six sigma, lean manufacturing).

Required Skills

• Understanding of industrial manufacturing operations, cell manufacturing process and statistics.
• Read and interpret blueprints and technical specifications required.
• Analyze input data to maximize the output on a process
• Time management and prioritization skills, sense of ‘urgency’
• Self-directed and organized with high attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interact with team members and customers professionally
• Strong computer skills
• Mini-tab skills preferred.
• Capital project management experience preferred.
• ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt certification preferred.

Work Environment:

Working conditions are normal for an office environment and non-climate controlled manufacturing facility.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this job/classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

ASSA ABLOY is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

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