Process Engineer 2

Objective of job:

• Optimization of productivity and quality for production processes installed in the Duncan Plant. 


• Implementation of new processes as part of the industrialization process.

Principal Activities:

• Increase efficiency and reduce cycle times of production process within area of responsibility by optimizing process parameters or equipment


• Eliminate manufacturing waste through process optimization. (time, scrap, effort, etc.)


• Establish and maintain machine and process capability for production processes within area of responsibility


• Assist production and maintenance in isolating complex manufacturing issues within area of responsibility, material, or machine functionality related


• Create, maintain and update production documentation (Process Data Sheets, Work Instructions, P-FMEA, Re-Release Sheets, etc.) as required by IATF 16949 within area of responsibility


• Cooperate with Process Development and Corporate Process Engineering teams in optimizing and deveoping process improvements and new production processes


• Validate process and product characteristics (CC’s, SC’s and IC’s) as defined by Product Development, Process Development or Quality Department


• Establish reference and boundary samples in cooperation with Product Development, Process Development and Quality for production processes within area of responsibility


• Support Equipment Planner in defining process-specific input (acceptance criteria, quality requirement, etc.) for Requirement Manuals for new production equipment


• Review engineering change requests (ECR) and give feedback for implementation cost


• Investigate new technologies to enable DAA to stay competitive in Automotive Manufacturing


• Define and manage various plant level improvment projects related to the area of responsibility


• Other duties as assigned by management to ensure optimal plant performance


• Some travel is required

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.


• 1 to 2 years of knowledge with JIT Principles


• 1 to 2 years of Automated Manufacturing


• 1 to 2 years of Plastic Processing, Continuous Improvement and Analytical Troubleshooting experience


• Experience with 2D and 3D Modeling Software is desired.


• Knowledge with Industrial Automation and Controls is a plus.