Title: Process Engineer
Job Summary:
The Process Engineer is responsible for analyzing, improving, and maintaining all tooling, equipment and processes relating to their assigned area within Deringer-Ney, Inc. In addition, the Engineer will support the introduction of new products as needed.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Duties/Responsibilities:
Develop, document, implement, and sustain manufacturing processes using appropriate data and tools.
Improve efficiency through set-up time reduction, run rate improvement, and machine uptime.
Coordinate and organize improvement projects.
Analyze close tolerance tooling and suggest improvements to increase output and improve quality.
Review new products and suggest improvements to assure producibility and economy.
Interacts with supplier contacts and assists with administration of outside vendors.
Conduct training on equipment and processes.
Involve relevant others in shaping plans and making decisions; participate in group efforts and encourage others’ participation; listen to co-workers’ concerns and aid as appropriate.
Ongoing development of associated equipment and processes to reduce costs, increase quality level and increase throughput.
Provide information and general knowledge for all production-related issues.
Ongoing support of production as required.
Additional Responsibilities:
Utilize a risk-based approach in assessing operational safety and process effectiveness.
As able, provides hands-on support for machine troubleshooting.
Evaluate new equipment and technologies that apply to their assigned area.
Provide documentation of all machine settings including work instructions and operation sheets.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of relevant processes and equipment. Preferred experience in metal stamping, plastic injection molding or micromachining processes.
Ability to communicate effectively with all employees.
Ability to administer policies and instructions.
Ability to work in ultra-precise manufacturing environment.
Basic understanding of material characteristics.
Must be able to work independently with a minimum of supervision.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot production processes.
Must be a team player.
Basic understanding of Six Sigma and statistical process control.
Basic understanding of 5S and Lean manufacturing concepts and processes.
Must work effectively in a regulatory medical and automotive environment with working knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management.
Education and Experience:
B.S. in Mechanical or other Engineering discipline
5 years manufacturing or process engineering experience (Preferred minimum)
Hands-on experience in processes or equipment (mechanical aptitude).
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
- Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities.
ITAR/EAR Requirements:
Presently, all positions at Deringer-Ney, Inc. require access to information or technology that is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR) and/or other US government security regulations. These regulations do not permit access rights to non-US citizens or to other unauthorized individuals. Therefore, all applicants must be US Citizens or US Permanent Residents ("green card holders") to be considered for a position.
