Flex-N-Gate · 5 hours ago
Process Engineer
Effingham, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelFlex-N-Gate is a leading manufacturer and supplier of components for the automotive industry. The Process Engineer will be responsible for designing processes and assembly activities, optimizing processes for cost-effectiveness, and ensuring efficiency and accuracy throughout the design process.
AutomotiveLogisticsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leading Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA / Control Plan) creation and updates (with supplier participation)
Creation of assembly/process flow charts or supervision of supplier assembly flow charts creation for manufacturing or rework activities
Creation of Work Instructions or supervision of supplier Work Instruction creation for manufacturing or rework activities
Creation of Control Plans or supervision of supplier Control Plan creation for manufacturing or rework activities
Ensuring that all assembly processes operate within lean manufacturing principles (Value Stream Mapping, Five S, Kanban, and poka-yoke)
Identification of manufacturing process improvements to existing process at CM and tiered supplier base to include a cost benefit analysis to allow senior evaluation and approval
Supporting our Quality department in the qualification and selection of new suppliers by inputting a thorough evaluation of the suppliers' manufacturing capabilities
Input of manufacturing (tooling, Assembly and Manufacturing Test equipment) estimates to quotations to our potential customers
Conduct workflow analysis and make recommendations for improvement in material handling and shop layout
Establish and maintain work standards for product costing and productivity measurement
Create Engineering Change Notices (ECN) as related to manufacturing process improvements
Qualification
Required
University Degree in Engineering or related field
Project Management skills and experience, if no full-time work experience
Knowledge and/or experience in PFMEA techniques
Knowledge and/or experience in Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Experience of participation in a product development team from inception to manufacturing launch including evidence of the imposition of DFM/A into the design
Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow
Proven ability to create and execute project plans that have achieved the identified targets
Excellent planning and organizational skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
The ability to produce succinct reports/presentations to communicate status of assigned projects/tasks
Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings
Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
Exceptional organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Effective time management skills
Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
Ability to manage multiple projects
Knowledge and/or experience in Statistical Process Control
Experience in design for assembly and manufacturing
Effective working skills of MS Office including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Strong CAD skills
Strong Problem-solving and decision-making
Must be mechanically Inclined
Preferred
Quality Control background including problem solving and root cause analysis would be beneficial
Interest in developing technical skills through both internal and external training
Benefits
Medical, dental, prescription, vision, life and disability insurance; and a flexible spending account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Extensive safety training, new hire orientation, continuous learning and development programs and tuition reimbursement
Paid holidays and vacation time
Company
Flex-N-Gate
Flex-N-Gate manufactures metal and plastic original equipment components and mechanical assemblies for companies.
Founded in 1956
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
2026-01-03
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