Job Title: Process Engineer

Location: Midland, Tx

• Must reside in commutable distance of Midland, Tx. (This is an Onsite role, Remote & Hybrid work is not available.)

The Process Engineer will implement, develop, and optimize production methodologies in operations between departments. This engineer will be responsible for optimizing product flow through the facility and through process optimization that may include tool /fixture selection, line layouts, yard layouts, yard flow, ergonomic study, material presentation, and other relevant factors. They will improve overall process’s, manufacturability, quality, and implement continual improvement. They will sustain products with cost reduction and yield improvements. In addition, the process engineer will work with quality to compile and evaluate data to determine appropriate limits and variables for process or material specifications.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Develop expertise in manufacturing processes and yard flow. Understand process capabilities through assessments and gathering data and in depth understanding of the product. Develop and modify line layouts, yard layouts, including material flow, waste reduction, and ergonomics, utilizing Lean Manufacturing best practices. Participate in the transition of a product from concept to pilot line production and into mass manufacturing.
• Analyze and optimize production processes to ensure safety while maximizing Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in cost effective means while driving to achieve worldclass quality levels. Champion continuous improvement projects (CIP) to maximize yield, capacity, and capability.
• Responsible for diagnosing issues found during the part manufacturing process and drive corrective action back to source, resulting in root cause identification and elimination. Utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) and Eight Disciplines (8D).
• Analyze data from various sources to identify trends in build quality and efficiency. Develop robust and clear data collection, visualization, and analysis tools. Enable data driven operational and financial decisions through predictive insights into tool and process performance.
• Perform supporting activities for engineering and manufacturing including 5S and Lean manufacturing activities, material handling improvements, production line configuration, and safety procedures.
• Create and maintain Manufacturing Instructions, routings, and associated processes. Develop and train sustaining technicians, assist in the training of operators as needed. Manage activities for process sustaining technicians to support day to day coverage of production line, including developing and documenting appropriate rework procedures.
• Experience developing and improving Process. Have a demonstrated track record of Overall Equipment Effectiveness improvement activities.
• Good understanding of Bill of Materials, Manufacturing Execution System, Specification Management, Change Point Management, Process Improvements
• Data collection and analysis experience. Ability to develop data driven root cause analyses and solutions Process Engineer
• Strong problem solving skills and an aptitude for learning systems quickly. Able to utilize structured problem solving techniques such as DMAIC, Ishikawa, Five Why (5W) or Eight Disciplines (8D). Able to resolve high level performance issues into addressable actions.