Process Engineer - Plastics Welding

Objective of job:

• Optimization of productivity and quality for production processes in the Duncan, SC plant
• Implementation of new processes as part of the industrialization process

Principal Activities:

• Some travel is required
• Review engineering change requests (ECR) and give feedback for implementation cost
• Support Equipment Planner in defining process-specific input (acceptance criteria, quality requirement, etc.) for Requirement Manuals for new production equipment
• Cooperate with Process Development and Corporate Process Engineering teams in optimizing and deveoping process improvements and new production processes
• Assist production and maintenance in isolating complex manufacturing issues within area of responsibility, material, or machine functionality related
• Increase efficiency and reduce cycle times of production process within area of responsibility by optimizing process parameters or equipment
• Validate process and product characteristics (CC’s, SC’s and IC’s) as defined by Product Development, Process Development or Quality Department
• Investigate new technologies to enable DAA to stay competitive in Automotive Manufacturing
• Eliminate manufacturing waste through process optimization. (time, scrap, effort, etc.)
• Establish and maintain machine and process capability for production processes within area of responsibility
• Create, maintain and update production documentation (Process Data Sheets, Work Instructions, P-FMEA, Re-Release Sheets, etc.) as required by IATF 16949 within area of responsibility
• Define and manage various plant level improvment projects related to the area of responsibility
• Other duties as assigned by management to ensure optimal plant performance
• Establish reference and boundary samples in cooperation with Product Development, Process Development and Quality for production processes within area of responsibility

Job Requirements:

• 1-2 years Automotive Manufacturing
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
• 1-2 years Plastics Processing