Process Engineer - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1
US Gestamp Chattanooga, US, US Gestamp
Process Engineer - Chattanooga, TN / Plant 1
Role Summary
The primary function of this position will be to research, plan, and implement cold stamping process development and improvements of progressive and transfer presses. Identify and coordinate tooling and process initiatives to foster continuous improvement across departments for long-term success. Monitor mechanical, electromechanical, hydraulic equipment in support of meeting production goals. Review production trends to develop actionable plans in the press shop. Define product cycle time and perform time study and methods engineering analysis.
Key Responsibilities
- Understand and comply with all OSHA, safety and PPE requirements
- Health & Safety of self and colleagues, including outside contractors or support personnel.
- Support maintenance troubleshooting of presses and implementation of corrective actions including interface with controls, robots, and PLC systems.
- Setup and programming new press jobs.
- Develop and document process procedures, instructions and parameters for new and existing jobs working closely with Press Techs and supervisors.
- Develop and deliver procedures to ensure the equipment meets all targets relating to Quality, Cost and Delivery.
- Improve overall processes and related issues by taking a pro-active lead in the Continuous Improvement Activities.
- Maintain current knowledge of industry technology and advances.
- Other duties will include the design, installation and de-bug of machinery and capital equipment.
- Support the Program Management group in evaluation of new work and processes.
- Support the Production group in evaluation and improvement of product throughput.
- Support team functions by:
- Participation in the Layered Process Audit schedule
- Definition of stamping lay-outs.
- Responsible for updating Process BOM and Routing in SAP.
- Definition of product cycle time, time study and methods engineering analysis.
Knowledge and Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Electronic / Mechanical Engineering / Technical / Industrial degree or equivalent, OR;
- 5+ years’ experience and training in a similar role and environment.
- 3-5 years cold stamp with 3-5 years cold stamp tooling experience desirable
Key Qualifications/Requirements
- Strong people skills with a willingness to empower the team
- Excellent verbal and written skills
- Effectively able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Ability to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic prints.
Additional Information
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle, manipulate, or feel objects, tools or controls, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, talk and hear
- Employee must occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds
- While performing the duties of the job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time