Springs Window Fashions · 3 hours ago
Manufacturing Process Engineer
Edison, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expSprings Window Fashions is a leader in the custom window treatment industry, and they are seeking a Manufacturing Process Engineer to support and develop manufacturing processes. The role involves creating and managing process designs, utilizing quality tools, and pursuing continuous improvement to enhance product quality and reduce costs.
Consumer Goods
Responsibilities
Conduct work measurement studies to determine overall equipment effectiveness using Industrial Engineering techniques such as stopwatch studies, work sampling, ratio-delay, predetermined times, and video recording, in conducting studies for work measurement
Work with manufacturing engineers and product development engineers to create/develop manufacturing and fabrication methods for new or revised products. Evaluate all possible methods and determine optimal method that provides least cost, most efficient and safe methods to be used
Document methods with clear, well-written methods descriptions including photographs where applicable
Maintain departmental records on work measurement activity including standard numbers, department assigned, operation numbers, standard description, effective data, and quantity per year, net increase/decrease
Review work methods to assure that operations are being performed in a safe, efficient manner. Work with supervisors and group leaders to improve methods as necessary
Design new fixtures and equipment to facility process improvements
Manage multiple capital projects from selection through implementation
Maintain an effective audit program for feedback to production managers, engineering, and quality assurance. Communicate how well process specifications are being followed, the capability of controlling process variables, and the maintenance condition of the equipment
Provide technical service to all departments to resolve quality related problems
Assist in the training and education of hourly, supervisory and management associates as required
Work with current suppliers to develop and improve existing products and processes, striving to reduce cost and minimize waste
Develop and maintain process control testing procedures for work-in-process to eliminate any off-quality performance
Develop and maintain process specifications to produce the highest level of quality throughout the entire component manufacturing / fabrication / assembly process
Determine the optimum process routing for components and products, producing the highest quality levels at the lowest cost and minimizing waste
Develop written procedures in the form of Work Instructions and Standard Work to specifically describe how to perform a required task and steps and tools necessary to complete that task
Establish procedures and systems to prevent the production of off-quality products
Establish approval systems as a means of controlling process conditions, fabric routings, standard practices, and documentation of completed work assignments
Provide the cost accounting department and the industrial engineering department with necessary information to determine product costs and departmental cost standards
Work with product development engineers to determine the optimum process routing and conditions for new products
Assist product development engineers in monitoring the quality and manufacturability of components and finished product in each production department
Work with facilities planning to define plant space needs concerning equipment and its functionality
Conduct plant evaluations of new equipment to determine performance levels in the areas of safety, quality, maintenance and cost
Prior to starting up a newly installed piece of equipment, work with manufacturing engineering, provide a safety inspection, and provide preliminary operating conditions to the production area
Work with suppliers in developing and improving new products and processes while reducing costs
Coordinate trials and evaluations of new products to ensure manufacturability, quality, and performance. Document results
Develop layouts utilizing the following lean manufacturing principles: CAD software (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks ), Set-up time reduction, Visual management, Kanban/pull systems, One-piece flow, Value stream mapping, Optimum Manufacturing layout (ie cellular, linear where applies)
Investigate activity-machine-relationship as a basis for machine, operations, department, or plant-wide layout
Using activity relationship information provide layouts of work areas, departments, facilities, and plants
Provide electronic copies of layouts to management personnel and others as required
Maintain layout up to date and share with leadership
Conduct discussions, engages production associates, departmental manager, and other engineering members for all layout changes
Document in writing all projects, studies, and work assignments and outcomes to provide accurate and complete information for future reference
Stay abreast of all current and new technology in industry. Review trade magazines and periodicals, attend technical conferences, and meet with supplier technical reps
Continuously work toward automating manufacturing processes and monitoring results through automation
As required, maintain records in an orderly fashion and analyze production and/or quality data as appropriate. Provide regular reports to stakeholders as appropriate
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
At least 3 years of relevant experience
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering with strong industrial experience as a Process Engineer
Capital project management experience required
Preferred
5+ years of practical manufacturing and engineering experience in designing and improving manufacturing processes
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma certifications are a plus
Bilingual English - Spanish preferred to have
Benefits
Corporate Bonus Program
Competitive, employee-focused benefit programs including a generous 401(k) match
Tuition reimbursement
Comprehensive medical plans
Employee discount program covering a variety of goods and services
Company
Springs Window Fashions
Springs Window Fashions supplies leading retailers and distributors with a complete line of blinds, shades, specialty treatments.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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unknown2021-07-28Acquired
Leadership Team
Chetan Balsara, PMP
Chief Information Officer
Sara Derbick
Senior Executive Assistant to CEO & EVP of Integrated Supply Chain
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