Process Engineering Team Lead

Tasks and Responsibilities Provide mentorship and training to Process Engineers and Technicians Identifies valuable training opportunities and employees who would benefit Autonomously collaborates with team members to move projects through to successful completion. Works extensively with other functional groups such as operations and quality engineering to help overcome site-level roadblocks for other PE team members Develops ideas and strategies to improve operational efficiency, add value, aid business performance and work towards a culture of continuous improvement Assists in the implementation and change management of strategic initiatives coming from the NPD management team on a site level basis for the Process Enginering team Collaborates with the other engineer's within the NPD organization Analyzes new product specifications and translates these into manufacturing processes to establish production rates, achieve expected quality levels and establish reliability of finished product. Expert user of manufacturing equipment, intimately understands machine functions and can determine what equipment is required to produce a given product Working knowledge of automation systems to be able to use and troubleshoot them once implemented by the automation team Conducts reviews of new and revised tooling. Acts as tooling design review input champion. Develops and optimizes process parameters for new tools. Develops process parameters for secondary operations such as ultrasonic welding, bonding, cutting, slitting, and testing. Conducts data analysis and collaboration with Quality Engineering. Understands process validation steps and goals and works with the quality engineering team to provide guidance on how to validate new production processes Identifies Operational Qualification (OQ) process parameters and Performance Qualification (PQ) settings. Develops and documents standard operating procedures and product-specific operating procedures Trains manufacturing personnel on new production processes Performs DOEs, and participates in the development of control plans, Process Maps, and PFMEA documentation. Organizes internal cross-functional teams and corresponding outside vendors needed to meet project needs. Uses standard problem solving tools, e.g., 8D, 5 Whys, Fishbone. Applies effective inter-departmental communication and escalation. Owns tooling and process from a manufacturability standpoint from development to production release. Partners with Quality department on investigation and corrective action for any failed First Article Inspection or OQ/PQ. Works directly with customers, to discuss topics, such as design for manufacturing and material selection Actively researches developments in the field and how they might be applied

Education and Experience Required:

Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, Plastics or Mechanical Engineering or related discipline or 10 years equivalent work experience. 7 Years experience in new product process engineering or related discipline

Desired:

Leadership experience preferred Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification preferred Competencies Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver a world class performance Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes Desire to delight both customers and coworkers by offering encouragement, fostering teamwork and addressing conflict appropriately Commitment to making improvements company wide Demonstrated competence using Microsoft Office Use of statistical analysis software Use of 3D modeling software such as SolidWorks Interpersonal skills and good communication techniques Understand basic material chemistry Understands test methods used to inspect the products being produced Ability to coordinate multiple projects and deadlines, manage and identify scope Act as a project leader on major projects Lean Manufacturing- Proficient in the use of problem-solving tools such as 5 why, Fishbone, 8D, etc Understanding of manufacturing processes for medical components and devices.

Good understanding of metrology principles and methods.