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Metalsa · 2 months ago

Process Engineering Specialist

301 Bill Bryan Boulevard, HOPKINSVILLE, KENTUCKY, 42240, US

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Metalsa is a global company with over 65 years of experience in the automotive industry, committed to innovation and sustainability. The Process Engineering Specialist will focus on enhancing efficiency in production and assembly lines through Lean Manufacturing practices, ensuring safety and quality while driving continuous improvement in processes and equipment.

Automotive

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Define manufacturing standards

Seek the continual improvement of manufacturing processes (productivity and profitability) by applying the principles of Lean Manufacturing and engineering

Track process performance (safety, quality, productivity and costs) indicators; identify problems and set countermeasures by applying Metalsa’s Problem Solving methodology to avoid recurrence

Research and develop new applications (technology) to production processes

Guarantee the processes are safe and ergonomic for the Team workers

Collaborate in the design of new assembly processes

Lead headcount optimization

Develop manufacturing processes and provide cost estimations for new business

Coordinate and/or Lead Meetings with specialty teams for troubleshooting, project implementation and engineering changes

Assist product management group on processing, quoting, implementing, launching, and maintaining engineering changes

Manage control, documentation of PFMEAs, work instructions, and assets

Comply with the internal control of its area (audit current practices and update procedures) Attend and respond to internal and external audits

Comply with Safety, Quality and Environmental Guidelines and systems that apply to the plant, process or specific areas

Comply with and supports implementation of MOS and Metalsa Model practices

Plan and manage daily, weekly, and yearly projects for production

Educate and Train organization on MOS lean principles and tools such as Standardized Work, Change Over, Just in Time, etc

Process KPI’s follow up:

Weekly meetings

KPI’s boards (OEE, PR, OA, MTBF, MTBR, JPH, Frames x people, etc.)

Natural Business Teams (NBT’s) Support

Ensure Plant Design Standards are Maintained

Material and Information Flowcharts (Continuous Improvement)

Cycle time control & improvement

Documentation of any changes and new settings for machines

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingProblem SolvingProject ManagementAutoCADFailure ModeEffect Analysis (FMEA)Process Indicators (OEE)Welding ExperienceErgonomic ImprovementsKaizenProficient computer skillsAPQP