Position Summary:
The Plant process engineer for coatings is responsible for the standardization and operations of coating tubing. Along with special engineering projects
Primary Responsibilities:
- Utilize engineering disciplines to trouble shoot shop floor activities and improve shop floor through put to reduce costs
- Interacts with CoC Engineering on new programs related to PPAP and process items
- Creates or constructs process flows and process failure mode effective analysis (PFMEA)
- Communicates foreseen issues with Technical Manager for discussion and possible resolution
- Manages projects for new and existing coating equipment within the plant
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements and related costs to provide information for management decision
- Works on continuous improvement programs and cost reduction projects
- Disassembly and repair of mechanical systems of coating lines
- Adjust, modify settings of coating lines to create quality product.
- Control and manage tooling inventory
- Report and maintain target OEE and scrap
- Tracks progress, status and reports on small diameter coating lines
- Leads troubleshooting issues on new and existing coating lines
- May work with laboratory in conducting material and product test and evaluations
- Works closely with shift supervisors and department managers to ensure proper quality operations of materials and equipment
- Assist plant technical manager on assigned projects
- Initiates projects and tasks through creative insight, leveraging manufacturing and product knowledge
- Confirms feasibility/capability of proposed product/process improvements using statistical methods
- Reports status and progress of projects monthly through Project Status Report
- May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description
Education and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in engineering required. Acceptable disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, or Manufacturing
- Experience with extrusion equipment and coating equipment.
- Knowledge of Eddy current testing preferred.
- Knowledge of Metallurgy preferred.
- Exemplary hands-on mechanical skills and an understanding of mechanical systems
- Proficient in, Auto CAD/Inventor experience, Microsoft Office
- Proficient in reading and creating mechanical drawings with using proper GD&T.
- Ability to lead projects with notable risk and complexity
- Must be able to present and communicate complex engineering principles and analyses to cross functional teams
- Demonstrated proactive task approach
Work Environment/Work Conditions:
- Professional Office Environment
- Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor
- Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required
Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.
Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.
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