Manufacturing Process Engineer

Estados Unidos

Torrington, Connecticut, United States

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Summary

In this role, the Manufacturing Process Engineer is the process expert focused primarily on Conditioning and Final Assembly who will drive the process of designing and developing new fuel cell manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for reviewing and approving design drawings, specifications, and control plans. Partnering with other members of the Value Stream Team, including quality, product, and industrial engineers, you will develop and implement process requirements to continuously improve safety, cost, quality, production capacity, and process yields.

Responsibilities

Supports the research, design, development, and implementation of new or improved manufacturing production processes including but not limited to value stream mapping, process documentation, PFMEA, and control plans with a primary focus on Conditioning and Final Assembly.
Manages new equipment projects from specification development through implementation. This includes but is not limited to: research, process development, preparing the request for quotation, negotiation of equipment supply contracts, management of budget, and overall project management and implementation including release to operations for routine use.
Champions continuous improvement projects aimed to reduce costs, improve part quality, or improve process ergonomics
Review and analyze process data to help increase yields and look for root cause of issues that occur in production.
Responsible for and/or participating on cross functional teams which may include R&D, Production Development, Facilities, and Environmental Health & Safety
Acts as a manufacturing liaison to Design Engineering and R&D.
Coordinates and participates in product and process development trials on the production floor while providing leadership and guidance to process operators and others during trials.
Reviews and approves engineering drawings and material specifications.
Supports safety assessments for furnace and assembly processing with knowledge of NFPA codes and OSHA regulations.
Performs other duties and tasks as directed by Management *

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited
institution is required. Mechanical, Chemical, Materials Science, or Electrical
Engineering is preferred. A Master’s degree is a plus.
Experience: Minimum of three years of experience in manufacturing or process
engineering role with exposure to production equipment, assembly, inspection, or
industrial processes. Experience with semi-automated assembly systems is
preferred.

Skills and Experience

Demonstrated ability to support process and equipment implementation projects.
Comfortable working in a dynamic, cross-functional manufacturing environment.
Practical mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
Familiarity with Lean and continuous improvement tools such as Six Sigma, PDCA, Gemba walks, and 6S.
Experience troubleshooting manufacturing equipment and automated machinery preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with SolidWorks, statistical tools, automation systems, and capital equipment is a plus.

Working Environment/Working Conditions

The position is in-person in our Torrington factory and requires a commitment of 40 hours per week minimum, typically Monday through Friday.

Travel is estimated at up to 10% domestically, with limited international travel as needed.

Ability to work in a demanding industrial environment with exposure to chemicals, furnaces, dust, heat, and required PPE

Physical Requirements

Able to move effectively and timely in and around 200,000+ square foot cement floored manufacturing facility
Lifting, pushing, pulling and placement of manufacturing parts weighing 25lbs or more.
Ability to work with, and around, chemicals, including but not limited to nickel-based compounds, adhesives, and solvents.
Ability to work around furnace area with smoke, dust, and heat (wearing personal protective equipment).
Be able and willing to wear required personal protective equipment, such as safety glasses, safety shoes, and other PPE as required.
Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment.
Ability to travel to other company locations as required.

All Employees Shall

Comply with the EH&S Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S rules and requirements.

Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards.

Attend scheduled EH&S training program.

Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S goals and plans.

Recommend improved EH&S practices.

Must maintain regular and consistent attendance.

This Job Description is to serve as a guide. It is intended to be flexible and will continue to evolve over time with business needs and demands and may be updated periodically and at the Company’s discretion. Nothing in this position description changes or is intended to change the employment at-will relationship with the Company or the terms of any collective bargaining agreement. Employment at-will means that an employee or the Company may terminate the employment relationship at any time, for any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice.

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