Manufacturing Process Engineer (Material Flow)

Increase and optimize the overall engineering, maintenance, quality and safe operations of the material flow processes (Pour & Debridge, Small Parts, Packing and Shipping areas) through implementation of best practice technology, work design, and process support.

• Carry oneself as a leader and knowledge holder of the project/work scope while facilitating the decision-making process

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong ability to present complex information in a clear and concise manner

• Take initiative and seek responsibility

• Demonstrate integrity consistent with Kawneer core values

• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement

• Recognize quality and implement contractual Kawneer quality standards

• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means and methods

• Collaborate with people of various backgrounds and styles

• Foster positive relationships with colleagues, clients, contractors and vendors

• Approach all situations with a customer service-oriented attitude

• Sustain existing contractor/vendor relationships and develop new contractor/vendor relationships

• Understand and know what tasks are more important than others; discern what needs to be solved immediately and what can wait; ability to multi-task effectively

• Exhibit respectfulness by being punctual, engaged/focused, and respectful of others

• Strong technical knowledge in process engineering principles and methodologies.
• Analytical skills to assess, monitor, and troubleshoot process systems and their performance.
• Problem-solving abilities to identify, analyze and resolve process related problems quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to use process simulation software for designing, analyzing and optimizing processes.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex process-related information to various stakeholders, including non-technical staff.
• Project management skills to oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Collaborative interpersonal skills to work efficiently with multidisciplinary teams and foster a harmonious working environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure all specifications and regulations are met during the process design and implementation stages.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations to ensure all processes are compliant and safe.
• Ability to adapt to new technology and software that could enhance process efficiency and effectiveness.

• Designing and implementing systems and equipment procedures used in manufacturing facilities as they apply to the Material Flow Department.

• Testing and monitoring equipment.

• Updating current system processes.

• Conducting risk assessments.

• Researching automation techniques.

• Testing new systems for efficiency.

• Planning factory layouts to optimize production.

• Analyzing process workflows.

• Implementing best run practices and equipment settings.

• Equipment Capacity evaluations and planning for optimized output and efficiencies.

• Designing and planning equipment layout

• Conducting tests and monitoring the process performance throughout production

• Troubleshooting problems associated with manufacturing processes.

• Evaluating processes and equipment to ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations.

• Evaluating existing manufacturing processes and identifying areas for improvement

• Developing and implementing systems and strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs

• Designing, running, testing and upgrading systems and processes

• Developing best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates, quality of output and product reliability

• Creating process simulations and conducting risk assessments

• Performing process analysis and making recommendations for improvement

• Providing technical support and training to staff 

• Documenting all created processes and updating and maintaining these documents as changes occur

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.  Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Minimum 1 years’ work experience in a manufacturing environment

   

• Experience with project management skills.
• Experience in requesting and justifying capital funding.
• Experience in reliability excellence and use of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems.
• Experience with PLCs including troubleshooting and programming.
• Ability to analyze difficult and complex engineering systems and render clear interpretation and direction
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Microsoft Access, Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint and Word)
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and or Autodesk Inventor
• Ability to read electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic schematicnce Management Systems.