Foundry Process Engineer - Culpeper, United States - Bingham & Taylor Corp.

Description

Summary

To develop, implement, monitor and maintain efficient manufacturing processes and workflow for Bingham and Taylor manufacturing and auxiliary departments. This position provides metallurgical support to the Foundry TEAM. In a collaborative environment the Process Engineer will learn casting process, associated equipment while identifying and developing control plans for process critical variables. This is an active problem solving position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned that pertain to this classification.

• Be a visible example of safety leadership on the shopfloor.
• Must develop expertise of all critical processes, equipment, and inputs to develop control plans for the same.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma tools and methodology in the implementation of manufacturing excellence initiatives
• Have the ability to facilitate improvement team meetings
• Implement six sigma projects that focuses on reducing process and product variation.
• Trains, coaches and motivates personnel in the understanding and adoption of new principles and techniques
• Trouble shoot process issues with an eye toward systematic improvements.
• Assist in the root cause analysis of Quality Complaints and the development of action plans to prevent reoccurrence
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives to eliminate waste of value streams.

Education / Experience:

• B.S. in Engineering preferred, or college degree with 5+ years working in manufacturing
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing
• Proven track record of problem solving in a metals manufacturing industry
• ix Sigma Black Belt preferred - B&T will provide certification training if needed

Knowledge:

• Lean / Continuous Improvement - Good knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Statistical Process Control, Six sigma
• Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles
• Engineering and Technology - Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
• Design- Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principals involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
• English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Repair - Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of equipment.

Skills:

• Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.
• Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Management of Personnel Resources - Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
• Speaking- Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Abilities:

• Oral Comprehension - The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
• Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
• Speech Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Standing, stooping and squatting can be expected. Lifting or with other means transfer of tools, instruments, containers, and raw materials weighing up to 40 pounds. Climbing of stairs and ladders. Specific vision abilities required may include close vision, distance vision, peripheral and depth perception and ability to focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The performance of this position normally requires exposure to a typical manufacturing areas that require the use of personal protective equipment

Primary environment: Temperature of work area may be affected by outside temperatures and machining.