Process Manufacturing Engineer/Specialist

Technical Job Functions

* Performs hands-on surface finishing operations, when appropriate - like when developing or

* improving a process.

* Prepares, institutes, and sustains procedures and controls for all processes employed in the plating lab.

* Possesses a comprehensive knowledge of plating and related processes.

* Ensures safe operation of all surface-finishing processes.

* Mentors personnel in the proper setup and process procedures to clean and plate using the correct plating methods, correct measuring devices/techniques, process control methods, etc.

* Solve and/or participate in solution of issues related to process, documentation, plating, and quality problems.

* Participate in the development of new and upgrading of current processes. Investigates and recommends changes to and additions of equipment and processes.

* Helps manage waste streams and help effectively treat and store hazardous waste that is accumulated from the plating process.

* Establishes safe working and housekeeping procedures, promptly corrects hazardous situations.

* Participates in and takes proactive roles in ISO and Lean Manufacturing methodologies for problem prevention, corrective action, identification, and solution verification.

* Monitors process operating parameters and corrects deviations from established set points.

* Revises process work instructions as needed. Writes new work instructions to support process changes or improvements, as necessary.

* Performs other related duties and projects as required and assigned.

* Assume other projects and responsibilities from time to time, as directed.

* Regular and predictable attendance is presumed to be an essential function of all employment.

* Reports directly to Manager Extensive contact with Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, Purchasing and Quality Assurance personnel. Has contact with outside vendors and customers.

* The position is accountable for efficient operation and process development of all plating and cleaning operations within the factory.

* Must independently make complex bath and process adjustments and train others in proper procedures. Team performance measures are directly impacted by actions.

* Employee requires "Department of Transportation Shippers Training" DOT once every three years in accordance with 40 CFR 172.700- 704.

* Employee works with chemicals that require respirator use per Respiratory Protection Program.