Process Engineer-Kimball International, Salem, IN

Provide technical expertise and guidance to support and continuously improve operational performance.

 

Roles and Responsibilities include:

• Manage plant layout and flow.
• Determine/manage operational costs on the shop floor.
• Assist in determining labor costs for products
• Play an active role in the pilot run process for all new product introductions and/or enhancements.
• Proactively communicates across the organization business issues and opportunities.
• Be familiar with all manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, upholstery, etc).
• Be familiar with and utilize Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Participate in kaizen program activities for the Process Team and be prepared to assist the Product Team during Program implementation.
• Gather and verify Sequence of Events (SOE) times.
• Be able to perform time studies and factor in 100% productivity.
• Identify non-value added tasks in processes and develop solutions to eliminate.
• Assist in physical movement of small plant assets during a kaizen program including machine & equipment, inventory, racks, small tools, etc.
• Work with Operation Method Sheets (OMS) when necessary.
• Data input owner for process, work content, BOM, TQC,
• Initiate Engineering Change Requests for SOE process, procedure, and time related items.
• Assist in the coordination and implementation of continuous

improvement activities.

• Support Production and Engineering ideas by sharing information and upgrading as needed existing machines, facilities, and support systems.
• Monitor all requests for new or realigned processes to insure continuity as well as cost feasibility to all areas and the adherence with Lean Principles and Methodology.
• Perform justification on proposed new assets.

Qualifications

Skills to Perform This Role:

Interpersonal Skills

• Team Oriented
• Strong drive for success.
• Customer centric
• Possess a high degree of integrity.
• Ability to keep humor in the workplace.
• Ability to build & sustain relationships.
• Flexible and open to change.
• Tactful
• Assertive
• Positive attitude.
• Patient
• Honest and ethical

Communication Skills

• Good listener
• Effective communication skills
• Negotiation skills
• Persuasive and credible
• Ability to adapt to and manage change.
• Good relationship builder
• Ability to motivate effectively.

 

Business Skills

• Understands how they influence results
• Results focused
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Environmentally conscious

Technical Skills

• Ability to comprehend and follow job safety guidelines
• Able to comprehend and follow directions on a load card, SOR or OMS.
• Able to lift parts from floor to operation level frequently
• Able to read and understand drawings.
• Able to use required gauges and measuring devices
• Computer skills required.
• Ability to identify nonconformities and take appropriate action.

 

Qualifications:

 

Educational

• BSME or BSIE preferred.
• 1-2 years mfg. engineering experience