Process Engineer
Emerge
- Hampton, VA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Oversee the development of standard policies, procedures, and practices to ensure the processes within the Wax operations are standardized and controlled.
- Establish and maintain the process owner’s performance metrics and reporting systems.
- Monitor key variables of the manufacturing sub-processes (e.g. injection molding, wax pattern assembly and pattern visual inspection) to determine process stability
- Drive process stability and improvements through structured Process Management and by promoting best practice methodologies and new technologies.
- Ensure the timely and effective resolution of issues resulting from internal, peer, and external audits.
- Interact with internal and external customers to understand technical requirements and resolve issues.
- Responsible for determination of the root cause of any deviation from critical process specifications and provide technical support to Process and Product Engineering to resolve wax process related issues.
- Follow EHS Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) requirements along with all department-specific safety requirements Contribute to Business Unit new technology adaptation and validation efforts.
- Support location Production Control Manager and Supplier Quality Engineer in regard to wax outsource vendors.
- Responsible for control and approval of all generic Wax process Work Instructions (i.e. Activity Instructions).
- Institute proper project monitoring, follow-up and feedback system to ensure financial and contract targets are met. (Example: Yields and Rework)
- Foster continuous improvement utilizing process management, designed experiments, Six Sigma, and statistical process control.
- As a recognized expert in the wax process technology area, provide technical guidance to management and peers in areas of current or potential needs of the plant.
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited institution.
- Preferred disciplines include Plastics Engineering, Materials Science, Metallurgical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of industry experience required.
- Experience in plastics injection molding, assembly, or decorating is preferred.
- Experience in tooling use or design is preferred.
- Six Sigma green belt and/or black belt preferred Must be able to read blueprints and conceptualize product configurations.
- Must have the ability to informally lead manufacturing operators and cross functional groups effectively and professionally.