Process Engineer (Engineering)

  F-O-R-T-U-N-E Personnel Consultants

  Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

PROCESS ENGINEER DUTIES:

• Develop understanding of critical process and technical requirements, identify areas of technical risk in assigned projects, conduct prototype and feasibility testing (wherever possible) to verify concept, and define/document system design specifications
• Define state of performance at each site and examine trends
• Lead & support Best Practice groups
• Articulate vision for future state and best-in-class performance metrics, develop plan, and manage business functions to achieve vision
• Manage technical aspects of key vendors
• Conceive, plan, and execute projects
• Inform and advise key business leaders (i.e. executives and plant management) on improving operations
• Partner with cross-functional teams to achieve goals
• Create/update/maintain standard work documents (SOPs) to develop and train maintenance, manufacturing operators, and team leaders
• Comply with safety, good housekeeping, product quality and related regulatory requirements
• Estimated 50-80% travel (most is within 1-2 hours of Raleigh, NC with periodic overnight stays as needed) to other company manufacturing sites in the Southeast region

PROCESS ENGINEER REQUIREMENTS: 

• BS or higher in engineering REQUIRED; Mechanical Engineering HIGHLY PREFERRED
• 2+ years of direct manufacturing experience REQUIRED
• Tooling, stamping, and/or pressing operational experience PREFERRED but not required 
• Possess strong problem solving skills, be data-driven, be a self-starter, and possess ability to be very attentive to detail 
• Working knowledge of Process/Value Stream Mapping and FMEA 
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and team leadership skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word/Excel/Powerpoint with ability to learn other applications as related to the role

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