McWane Ductile Ohio - Process Control Engineer

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Summary:  Responsible for working with Department Heads to achieve stable, predictable processes that operate On Target with Minimum Variation.  Develop and document systems for monitoring and controlling processes. Provide engineering support to trouble shoot and resolve technical problems. Work closely with Department Heads on process improvements and equipment reliability. Evaluate and improve key measurement equipment performance using statistical methods. Utilize Statistical Process Control Methods to graphically model the behavior of a process.

Basic Duties and Responsibilities: include those listed below.  Other duties may be assigned.  This position is a full time (minimum 40 hours per week) on-site position. 

Work with Department Heads to:

• Develop Process Setups by identifying key process input settings that are clearly defined.
• Develop and document process control methods that provide operators the knowledge of what they are supposed to do, knowledge of what they are actually doing, and a method that can control the process to meet the desired specifications.
• Utilize Statistical Thinking and Methods to determine process capabilities, analyze on-going performance and validate process improvements.

Additionally:

• Utilizes knowledge of technology, production methods and procedures, and capabilities of machines and equipment.
• Designs and develops manufacturing processes for process enhancements and related fixtures and tooling that are consistent with continuous improvement and low product cost.
• Provides technical support to manufacturing personnel and adheres to equipment and product specifications.
• Ensures processes are safe, functional and validated to perform at their design capability to deliver high quality products.
• Sets up and conducts tests of complete units and components under operational conditions to investigate design proposals for improving equipment performance or other factors, or to obtain data for development, standardization, and quality control.
• Improves work methods and procedures to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
• Performing quality assurance on existing manufacturing processes.
• Identifying areas that need process control optimization.
• Evaluating the efficiency of manufacturing technologies, instruments, equipment, and tools.
• Supports production as the technical lead for operating and maintaining plant equipment in assigned areas.
• Analyzes manufacturing process flows continually for the enhancement of quality, cost reduction, and throughput.
• Supports and improves the process for manufacturing by implementing practices that support reliability and maintainability.
• Driving process control innovation in collaboration with senior managers.
• Recommending suitable software solutions and automating manufacturing processes.
• Troubleshoots and works with Maintenance to resolve problems.
• Observes all Company, housekeeping, safety and plant policies and procedures.
• Has strong written, oral, communication and facilitation skills.
• Fosters a focus of continuous improvement.
• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills.
• Superb analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Great organizational, time management, and recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulations.
• Keeps Plant Engineer and Operations Manager informed of problems and important matters as they arise.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Ability to work with a diverse group of people and encourage and motivate people to take ownership and pride in their work. Oversees the work of vendors and contractors in the completion of work including but not limited to costs, schedule, completeness and quality of work, safety and environmental factors.

Qualifications:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative, but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills and or abilities required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering required plus 3 years’ related engineering experience in an industrial manufacturing setting; OR an equivalent combination of related post graduate education and/or experience; Specialization in process control systems preferred. Must be proficient with Statistical Process Control (SPC) software and processes.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and high, precarious places. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals, electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.