About the role
Process Engineer
We are looking for a Process Engineer responsible for process oversight and standardization to achieve business targets, with a focus on meeting both customer and Oerlikon standards. The Process Engineer will identify, implement, and sustain process improvements within the organization. The primary focus will be driving continuous improvement across all service-based businesses in local coating centers, enhancing efficiency, reducing waste, and optimizing overall operational performance.
Your Responsibilities
· Drive continuous improvement activities with the goal of increasing profitability, improving efficiency, eliminating waste, building process knowledge, and developing a sustainable culture.
· Establish and implement Oerlikon Continuous Improvement methodology demonstrated through use of LEAN and other Continuous Improvement techniques.
· Conduct through analysis of existing processes to identify areas of improvement
· Apply Lean principles to streamline processes and eliminate inefficiencies
· Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to identify root causes of issues and track improvements.
· Work closely with teams to drive and manage change initiatives.
· Develop training programs and materials to ensure successful implementation of process improvements
· Lead and execute improvement projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timelines and objectives are met
· Define & maintain data collection systems for key processes to predict process failures and highlight areas of improvement to improve process cost, lead times, and equipment downtime. (process protocols control and or trending’s, CONQ trending, others)
· Standardize, & maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) & Work Instructions (WI) for all processes within the facility.
· Develop new standardized process offerings when required by the business. (new equipment, new coating products, specialized customer requirements)
· Ensure all new equipment is installed, commissioned, & released to operations in line with internal SOP’s along with CSC and service team.
· Provide technical process/manufacturing input for quoting supporting expansion and PTT.
- Work side to side with CSC team in order to support and standardize all processes/machines.
Your Profile
- Minimum 4 year bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Preferred fields of Engineering include Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, System Design, or Materials. In absence of a bachelor’s degree, an associate’s degree and 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- Certified Six Sigma and Lean professional
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, including an understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
- Ability to effectively use problem-solving tools such as Pareto Charts, SPC methodologies, cause and effect diagrams as well as 8D or similar problem solving experience
- Ability to analyze complex data sets and recognize/quantify trends.
- Ability to generate and clearly present technical data to both technical and non-technical audiences.
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