Forming Process Engineer

Scope of Position

• Deliver manufacturing process improvements with a focus on the extrusion forming process.
• Support daily operations as need arise in troubleshooting and problem solving manufacturing process issues, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction.
• Apply technical knowledge and practices to effectively accomplish technical assignments and projects.
• Support and lead projects to fulfill department goals and objectives in direct support of manufacturing and operations of CELCOR products.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, timelines, cost estimates for process improvements to meet the overall manufacturing and operations objectives with a focus on extrusion process engineering
• Design and execute experiments, testing hypothesis that advance fundamental understand in support of extrusion process improvement
• Interface with operators, team leaders, and peers to develop and implement process, equipment, Lean, 5S, or safety improvements into manufacturing
• Provide engineering expertise and leadership for process technologies within the Diesel Manufacturing Plant’s Forming Department (Corning Environmental Technologies).
• Manufacturing problem solving as needed in support of operations, including root cause identification and resolution.
• Apply knowledge of engineering principles and methods to resolve challenges.
• Supports new product introductions through equipment installation, process certification, documentation, and training.
• Trains operators and trades personnel on new equipment and processes.
• Uses rigorous processes and technical knowledge to build detailed technical understanding for key process steps.
• Functions as a team member or team leader on focused projects.
• Trouble shoots material, process and equipment issues, identifies root cause and implements corrective action.
• Implements and documents material, process and/or equipment changes.
• Assure quality and repeatability of processes and products.
• Assures safety of operators and equipment and Complies with safety and environmental regulations.
• Develops SME knowledge of material, process and/or equipment in focused areas of manufacturing or engineering.
• Executes cost reduction and improvement (DMAIC) projects in line with business objectives.

Required Education and Experience

• BS or MS in Engineering (Materials, Mechanical, Chemical)
• 0-3 years of engineering work experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Aptitude for successfully driving to root cause and implementing step change improvement in manufacturing.
• Project leadership aptitude, including ability to achieve results through teams.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at technical problem-solving and decision-making.
• Strong technical fundamentals with process engineering skills.
• Able to handle multiple complex tasks and set priorities with multiple internal customers.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel, including formulas and graphing functions.
• Basic knowledge of Six Sigma (DMAIC) methodology.

Desired Skills

• Six Sigma Green Belt trained
• Demonstrated technical expertise in process improvement, measurement, characterization or ceramics processing