| Job Description | SUMMARY:
The Process Engineer works to define, design, and maintain consistently formatted processes that are used in the shop. He/She will serve as a source of manufacturing knowledge and manufacturing decisions for the shop floor. The Process Engineer will supply the machinists with all pertinent information that is required to complete his/her needed task.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Create manufacturing processes for new products and in support of quoting activities
Maintain existing processes - revision changes, cost improvements, and trouble-shooting
Communicate process requirements with internal and external customers
Look for possible process improvements and consult with a senior Manufacturing Engineer to discuss advantages
Look for safety hazards and help prevent accidents
Explores and tests new manufacturing concepts
Conform to all ISO, FDA, SOP and OSHA requirements
Assists in training operators
Assists in validation and capability study activities
Creates and maintains CNC instructions for multi-axis mills, lathes, and EDM machines
Other duties as assigned
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
Mechanical engineering principles and practices
Modern manufacturing processes
CNC programming methods
CAD/CAM software & drafting processes
Machining applications
Good understanding of trigonometry and geometry
Quality assurance methods
Problem solving techniques
Statistical analysis methods
LEAN manufacturing tools
Skills in:
Great computer skills
CAD/CAM software
Drafting skills
Project management
Great communication skills
Good interpersonal skills
Organization/coordination
Self management
Conceptualizing
Creativity
Highly refined trouble shooting skills
Negotiations
Ability to:
Manage multiple projects
Keep accurate detailed records
Meet the vendors and suppliers and explain our needs
Interface with customers
Be highly adaptable and willing to support change
Improve processes
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS INCLUDING EQUIPMENT AND MACHINE COMPETENCIES:
Associates Degree in Engineering or two years minimum varied manufacturing experience
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:
Very frequent – 20 + hours per week: Production floor, Office environment, Walking, Hand dexterity – keyboarding, Talking, Standing,
Frequent – 8 to 20 hours per week: Overtime
Occasionally – 5 hours per week:
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: YES
DISCLAIMER REGARDING THIS JOB DESCRIPTION – Symmetry has determined that the requirements, skills, and abilities included in this job description are the minimal standards required to successfully perform this job. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements in this job description should never be considered to be all inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by supervisors at any time, as the Company’s needs require. In accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that the essential functions of this job may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others, or which impose undue hardships on Symmetry. This job description does not create a contract of employment. Symmetry is an at-will employer and reserves the right to terminate any employee for any reason not prohibited by law. |
| | Company | | Symmetry Medical | Job Code | | State or Province | | Indiana | | |
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