ACARA Jobs
Process Engineer / Specialist
Apply- ID: 543982
- Posted: 9/27/2024
- Location: Welcome, NC
- Category: Pro - Engineering
- Job Type: Direct Placement
- Duration: Direct Placement
Description
Acara Solutions is looking for a Process Engineer for one of our global clients in the metal fabrication industry in Lexington, NC
- Direct Placement
- $75k annually
- Monday-Friday standard business hours
- Comprehensive benefits package
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Analyzes and plans work force utilization, space requirements, workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency.
- Develops, evaluates and improves manufacturing methods.
- Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements.
- Ensure all processes are documented and have SOP's and standard work.
- Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
- Coordinate activities to resolve production problems, maximize product reliability, and minimize cost.
- Assist with day to day troubleshooting processes in order to maximize the output of on-grade product.
- Take corrective action to address process deviations and find the root cause to prevent reoccurrences.
- Assist in the development of new prototypes and transitioning into full scale production.
- Investigate customer complaints where required.
- Utilize lean manufacturing principles to establish optimal assembly and fabrication methods.
- Analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and establish quality and reliability objectives of finished product.
- Lead area improvement team, applying Six Sigma, Lean, 5S and other operational excellence techniques to achieve improvements.
- Lead the development and execution of incremental capital and process improvements.
- Obtain detailed quotations or designs and estimates for the cost of fixtures, tools and engineering requirements to be used in developing a formal proposal to upper management.
- Identify and lead/facilitate Kaizen events as needed.
- Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Oversee installation and tests to ensure machines, facilities and equipment are installed and functioning according to specifications.
- Develop models of alternate processing to test the feasibility of new applications of systems and recommends methods of implementing of improved procedures
- Follows and comply with all Operational Procedures and policies as outlined in the Employee
Handbook, Quality and Environment programs (i.e. IATF, ISO 14001) - Other duties as may be assigned
Job Requirements
Required Skills / Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering required or 5+ years relevant experience accepted in lieu of a degree
- Experience in metal fabrication and / or manufacturing environment.
- In depth professional knowledge and expertise regarding metal-cutting operations, grinding and tooling manufacturing.
- Strong skills in manufacturing and processing engineering with knowledge of CNC machining, metal forming and welding.
- Extensive knowledge of general machining practices.
- Ability to specify processes to manufacture components, correct machining problems by tooling, gauging, machining or fixturing.
- Ability to estimate machining cycle, perform method analysis; plan, project and perform project analysis.
- Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Pro-E and MasterCAM will be an asset.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite also required.
Aleron companies (Acara Solutions, Aleron Shared Resources, Broadleaf Results, Lume Strategies, TalentRise, Viaduct) are Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. The Aleron companies welcome and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for applicants taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Applicants for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States. This position does not meet the employment requirements for individuals with F-1 OPT STEM work authorization status.