Process Engineer na PRECISION MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: 
Serve as a senior technical expert, responsible for cost estimation, manufacturing methods, process documentation, material and tooling requisitions, CNC programming, setup, operation, in-process inspection sheets, and continuous improvement initiatives. Lead a machining center within the facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (essential functions of position): 

Nothing in this job description limits management's ability to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

• Prepare cost estimates for RFQ’s as directed.
• Maintain manufacturing methods, prepare process sheets, specify material requirements, identify tooling requirements and order tooling as needed, and create CNC programs for assigned jobs. If time estimates on process sheets differ from cost estimates used for RFQ by more than 25% investigate reasons and take appropriate corrective actions.
• Prepare in-process inspection sheets for assigned jobs based on customer provided inspection criteria, if available, and considering critical performance characteristics of the part.
• Take ownership of a project from start to finish, including assisting Programmer 1 and Set up Machinists with set-up and running assigned jobs as needed, and checking status on the shop floor (machining, finishing, weld/assembly, and laser marking) daily to ensure parts are acceptable dimensionally and cosmetically.
• Coordinate with Scheduler as needed to identify alternative processing methods to facilitate schedule attainment while meeting quality expectations.
• Where actual time on a job exceeds time estimates on process sheets by more than 25%, investigates reasons and takes appropriate corrective actions.
• Provide continuous improvement to reduce/eliminate waste through workplace organization, simplifying/standardizing set-ups, standardizing programs, etc...
• Participate and support quality assurance initiatives, including ISO registration and Quality Statement.
• Provide leadership in shop safety.
• Provide training on set-up and machine operation to Machinists to further their development as appropriate.
• Through continuing education, develop/upgrade skills and keep abreast of technical advancements germane to the Company’s best interests.
• Perform other activities as directed.

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

• High School diploma or equivalent.

NONESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS (not necessary but preferred):

• 4 year college degree.
• Minimum of 3 years of operations management experience in a manufacturing environment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to work in a manufacturing environment.
• Eyesight and hearing must be correctable to standard level.
• Regularly required to sit for extended periods of time; frequently required to stand, walk and use business equipment daily such as P.C., copier, fax, telephone, etc.; occasionally required to reach overhead, bend, and lift objects of up to 40 lbs.