SENVIAS-Senior Process Engineer - We Make RI Partners

Senior Process Engineer

Develop and implement optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product

specifications and quality standards; recommend and implement improvements to production processes,

methods, and controls; coordinate manufacturing launch for new or revised composite products.

Refine and troubleshoot our processes for molding, trimming, assembling, and finishing composite parts –

working with our production staff.

Prepare and maintain clear work instructions and accurate bills of materials.

Implement the manufacturing launch of new/revised products.

Recommends build and design changes to improve quality and reduce cost.

Leads approved design and or manufacturing approved changes driven by internal and customer needs.

Works directly with customer engineering and quality to support design and improvement projects.

Influence others based on engineering and data to revise methods and design for quality and cost

initiatives.

Design and manage procurement of required fixtures and jigs to produce product safely and ensure

repeatable quality.

Proven experience driving root cause corrective actions to drive to zero defect production.

Collaborate and mentor other engineers and associates in the design and manufacturing process.

Work with production associates to understand process, identify opportunities to improves, and

communicate proper methods and techniques.

Ability to utilize Solid Works to interpret 3-D models and drawings, design fixtures and jigs.

Takes a leadership position in ensuring the QMS systems are being followed and adhered to all required

quality standards including IATF16949, ISO9001, and customer specific requirements.

Program our Eastman CNC cutter to optimize our material patterns.

Consult with our tooling engineers on the design of molds, jigs and fixtures.

Collaborate with our sourcing team and our composites lab to qualify new materials.

Education/Skills/Experience:

B.S. degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering or Engineering Technology

required.                     

Minimum 5 years related experience required (composites experience preferred).

Experience with Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques preferred.

Experience with AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or similar programs.

Experience with ISO 9001 / IATF16949 quality standards and/or quality methods desired.

Ability to organize and manage multiple projects with a focus on safety, quality, cost, and attention to

detail.

Effective interpersonal & communication skills for working with co-workers, vendors and customers.

Ability to adapt and apply problem solving skills.

A bias for action, and the drive to succeed as a team player in our fast-paced setting.

Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of time, potentially working across multiple shifts

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to be on the factory floor for long periods of

time, potentially working across shifts at times.

The work environment includes a balance of time in both an office setting and manufacturing setting.  Reasonable

accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions required by

this role. The following conditions may be present: The manufacturing floor requires use of appropriate personal

protective equipment (PPE) including eye hearing, respirator, and skin protection. Accessing work environments

may include use of stairs, staging, and ladders. The composite manufacturing environment is subject to varying

levels of temperature, humidity, dust, and smells.