Process Engineer

Process Engineer 2.9 2.9 out of 5 stars 1370 Chamberlain Boulevard, Conneaut, OH 44030 $65,000

• $85,000 a year
• Full-time General Aluminum Manufacturing Company 212 reviews $65,000
• $85,000 a year
• Full-time Job purpose This position is responsible for establishing and documenting the optimum casting, trim, and peripheral equipment settings and adjustments necessary to produce quality aluminum castings in accordance with control plans and production requirements, and includes training of others in setup techniques and troubleshooting of casting problems.

Responsible for complete part process and development including: quality, error & mistake proofing, part tracking, part follow up, project management, etc.

Including but not limited to:

Duties and responsibilities Define by analysis and experimentation the optimum setup of new and existing dies Creates PPCR, obtains approval, make samples, collect evidence of improvement (or no improvement), and follows through to closure. Use shot monitoring, and other casting process parameters to document processes and troubleshoot casting problems. Produce detailed documentation of processes. Verify that documented processes are repeatable Lead and manage the systematic reduction in scrap and re-work Initiate reviews of existing processes and search for and implement continuing improvements Troubleshoot difficult casting problems and assist other setup personnel in solving problems Keep informed on the latest methods of manufacturing and improved machinery design Determine the proper task time and the number of pieces per hour that can be produced. Aid in design of special tools, and work with responsible parties for equipment arrangement and installation. Follow upon engineering changes for production parts after launch. Provide Time Studies with information needed for labor cost estimates and provide planning with information regarding starting dates and changeover dates and production capacity Investigate customer and production suggestions/ issues and work with team leaders to support production and make improvements. Train others in principles of tilt pour casting, equipment setup, troubleshooting, use of setup sheets, and quality systems procedures Assist Tool Engineering in making design decisions on new dies, including cavity orientation, runner and gate size and location, slide and core configuration, cooling, etc Perform design experiments on jobs as needed to diagnose casting problems. Use statistical techniques where appropriate Participate in production meetings and initiate and/or perform corrective action analysis as required Perform machine capability studies on die casting machines Evaluate and recommend new technology and ideas for improvements to production Qualifications Required

• 4 yr.

college degree or university program certificate or 2-4 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Knowledgeable of 5S practices and works with Product Managers to ensure employees understanding of 5S implementation. Knowledgeable of value stream mapping and supports Product Mgr. in the layout of equipment/work space for maximum efficiency. Required

• Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws, polices, and rules.

Must maintain regular and acceptable attendance as determined by company. Must be regularly available to work at least 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week. Must be available and willing to work such overtime as is necessary or desirable to meet business needs. Must be able to stand, bend and stoop. Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Working conditions and environment Noise may exceed 85db must wear hearing protection. Exposure to extreme heat. Normal equipment used Hand tools, gauges/fixtures, measuring devices and computer. Safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection and steel toed shoes are required.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$65,000.00

• $85,000.

00 per year People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location:

In person