Process Engineer at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in Mt. Sterling, Kentucky

Job Description:

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Responsible for special projects and related engineering assistance in support of manufacturing operations.
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Utilize engineering disciplines to trouble shoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs.




• Interacts with Divisional Engineering on new jobs related to PPAP and process items.




• Communicates foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution.




• Initiates job specifications for new jobs and provides this information to the New Job Specification Coordinator for entry into the Electronic Specification System.




• Obtains and fashions samples for Boundary Boards and other process documentation.




• Coordinates and performs initial trial runs on new processes and equipment. Notes and tracks issues for resolution.




• Initiates improvements to existing systems. Processes machinery and equipment to support manufacturing functions and operations.




• Creates or constructs bill of materials, process flows and process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA)




• Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision




• May make customer visitations for job product related involvement.




•  Interacts with plant engineer, industrial engineering, quality manager and plant chemist on job related functions.




• May work with raw material suppliers on quality-oriented problems.




• Keeps abreast of technology improvements, recommends and justifies implementation of equipment and process establishing cost reduction improvements.




• Works on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects.




• Maintains job records as required.




• Statistically analyzes gathered data in test runs and makes recommendations based upon analysis.




• May work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations.




• Works closely with shift supervisors and department managers to ensure proper quality operations of materials and equipment on new job start-up.




• Provides assistance to plant technical manager on assigned projects.




• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description.

Education and Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in an engineering discipline with 4 years of process engineering experience, or equivalent combination of less education and more related process engineering experience.




•  Ability to focus and lead multi-disciplinary task teams and have previous experience in supervision in manufacturing.




•  Excellent knowledge of manufacturing parts and processes.




•  Will interact with all levels of management and must be able to communicate effectively.

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Work time will be spent in a standard office environment with manufacturing plant exposure.




• Temperature and noise may vary depending on external environmental conditions.




• Lack of attention and carelessness may result in personal injury to self or others.  

Position Type:

Regular

Additional Locations: 

Additional Information:

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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