Duties
The Process Engineer plans utilization of facilities, equipment, materials and personnel to improve efficiency of operations while maintaining Company established safety standards. This position is located in the Jackson Tennessee plant.
Responsibilities:
Support manufacturing operations when needed
Study functional statements, organization charts and project information to determine functions and responsibilities of team members and work units to identify areas of duplication
Establish work measurement programs and analyze work samples for labor utilization
Develop standardized work instructions as required
Analyze work force utilization, facility layout and operational data such as production costs, process flow charts and production schedules to determine efficient utilization of team members and equipment
Recommend methods for improving team member efficiency and reducing waste of materials and utilities such as restructuring job duties, reorganizing work flow, relocating workstations and equipment and purchase of equipment
Confer with management and engineering to implement plans and recommendations
May directly supervise Process Specialists, if any, in the Process Engineering Department
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality
Other duties may be assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Bachelor degree in Engineering discipline preferably mechanical engineering
Three (3) plus years related experience within process engineering
Knowledge and experience with lean manufacturing principles such as Kaizen, %S, six sigma and TPS (Toyota Production Systems)
Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Should be a self-starter with a sense of urgency
Should be detail oriented with plant floor layout experience
Must have mechanical aptitude; an innovator who thinks outside the box
Should have the ability to lead brainstorming activities, problem solving and root cause analysis
Ability to design machinery components on/for existing equipment
Working knowledge of hydraulic systems and components
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of database software; design software; development software; Internet software; manufacturing software; project management software; spreadsheet software (Microsoft Office, Autocad, Minitab, Oracle ERP system)
This is a hands-on-position that will require work on occasional weekends and holidays as projects are implemented
How to Apply:
Apply online at: https://ugn.com/employment/
Hours: Full-time
date posted: 04-17-2019