Process Engineer

Operates as a key staff resource applying engineering and business skills to carry out core functions in a hands-on manufacturing process. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develops and maintains a strong technical competency in our core products, customer requirements, and manufacturing processes.


• Provides technical, and applied research to manufacturing, focused on product and process improvement. 


• Remains current on new technology options for Ametek products and manufacturing processes, and regularly shares information with the workforce, customers, and vendors.


• Develops and drives several concurrent operational excellence (OPEX) projects.


• Supports safety improvements of equipment and processes and promotes “Zero-Incident” culture.


• Generates new/updated Standard Operating Procedures, Work Instructions, and Process Control Plans.


• Manages Engineering projects across the BU.


• Generates reports to document and communicate Engineering activities.


• Works with Maintenance and others to originate Capital Appropriation Requests and similar documents to support new or changed equipment.


• Performs Root Cause/Failure Analysis of products during manufacturing and/or during fabrication/assembly of product for safety, quality and production issues.


• Define production structures for orders to be manufactured.


• Review manufacturing capabilities for quote reviews with commercial department.


• Understands and can communicate metallurgical capability of AMETEK products.


• Troubleshoot manufacturing problems on the floor with operators.


• Perform other duties as needed to support production and quality objectives.


• Optimize yields via product set up


• Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS:

• Strong background in math and statistics preferred. 


• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, and associated Office programs.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with timely results.


• Experience with CAD/SolidWorks software preferred.


• Proven ability to work productively with individuals at all levels inside and outside an organization.


• Works independently with minimum supervision.


• Ability to interface with vendors, customers, and cross-functional teams to solve problems.


• Experience with utilizing Kaizen methods preferred, Green belt/Six Sigma belt certification a plus

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering


• 5 years of experience in a manufacturing facility, with emphasis on process improvement, an understanding of manufacturing processes, troubleshooting, and material testing.


• Experience on safety teams, accident investigations, and/or elimination of workplace hazards via engineering controls

• Must be a U.S. Person (ITAR regulated)