Sumitomo Electric · 3 months ago
Process Engineer - Local Candidates ONLY
San Marcos, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$65K/yr - $90K/yr
2+ years expSumitomo Electric Interconnect Products, Inc. is a global leading manufacturer of heat shrink tubing. The Process Engineer role involves driving safe and reliable production processes, creating and maintaining specifications, troubleshooting, and implementing continuous improvement actions using Lean tools to maximize efficiency and quality.
ComputerElectronicsInformation and Communications Technology (ICT)LogisticsManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish assigned work
Identify information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events
Investigate equipment failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation, and to make recommendations to Engineering and Maintenance managers for countermeasures
Provide feedback to design engineers on equipment problems and needs
Analyze information and evaluate results to choose the best solution to solve problems and improve process controls
Interpret and explain complex information to others and how it can be used
Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, schematics, and computer-generated reports
Recommend design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions and/or improve machine performance and process productivity
Plan, design, install and maintain process controls for production machinery and equipment
Create and modify machine programs for all automated equipment
Conduct projects assigned by Engineering manager regarding automating production machinery and equipment
Study and analyze existing process/equipment operation for designated area(s)
Design equipment, write programs and process controls, install and maintain controls that automate detection of out of specifications controls; provide the operator with feedback regarding operating conditions, verify that specifications were met for product produced
Integrate machinery, equipment, controls with data base to provide on-line history of operating conditions for analysis as to best operating conditions for process/product; traceability of processes and products
Assist in evolving Internet of Things utilization to streamline data collection and enhance updates to machine programs
Confer with engineers and other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, and provide technical information
Oversee installation and operation to ensure that machines and equipment are installed and safely functioning according to specifications
Establish and coordinate the maintenance and safety procedures, service schedule, and supply of materials required to maintain machines and equipment in the prescribed condition
Create or update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions
Interact directly with equipment and processes to validate conditions in support of manufacturing personnel
Use relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with all SEIP safety standards
Inform management of any unsafe or potentially unsafe conditions
Propose machine/process changes to improve safety condition of process for operator
Research, design, evaluate, install, operate, and maintain process equipment and systems to meet requirements, applying knowledge of engineering principles and scientific method
Research and analyze design proposals, specifications, manuals, and other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, and maintenance requirements of designs or applications
Specify system components or direct modification of equipment to ensure conformance with engineering design and performance requirements
Provide documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, manuals, or specifications to show stakeholders how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used
Develop and test models of alternate designs and processing methods to assess feasibility, operating condition effects, possible new applications and necessity of modification
Qualification
Required
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
Minimum 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Must be proficient in creating and conducting presentations and business cases
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
Strong organizational skills with a meticulous focus on accuracy and quality of work
Self-motivated, goal oriented with strong willingness to learn and solve complex problems
Familiarity with regulatory requirements and standards in the manufacturing industry
Must possess the ability to work under strict deadlines with varied and competing priorities
Must be trustworthy with company proprietary information
Must be willing to travel to Mexico and Japan
Preferred
Direct experience as a process engineer in the plastics industry
Bilingual in English and Japanese with use of technical language
Experience with Auto-CAD/Solid-Works
Previous experience with ISO, IATF 16949 or other regulated Quality Systems
Previous experience with LEAN manufacturing or Six Sigma certification
Previous experience with process/machine safety under CAL/OSHA regulations
Benefits
PPO Medical (No payroll deduction for employee-only coverage!)
PPO Dental (No payroll deduction for employee-only coverage!)
PPO Vision Plan
FSA and Dependent Care FSA Plans
Company-paid Life insurance
Optional Life Insurance
Critical Illness Insurance
Accident Insurance
ID Theft & Fraud Protection
Group Legal Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Advocate
Pet Insurance
Emergency Travel Assistance
401K and Roth 401K with 4% Employer Matching
ADP Payroll Portal
Entertainment Discount Program
10 Sick Days per year
10 Vacation Days (1st year), 15 Vacation Days (after 1st year)
7 Holidays per year
4 Float Holiday per year
Company
Sumitomo Electric
Sumitomo Electric Industries is a manufacturer of electric wire and optical fiber cables.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1949-05-16IPO
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