Process Engineer - Warrenville, United States - KSM Electronics

Description

We are an ITAR facility and hire only U.S. persons who are defined as U.S. citizens or green card holders.

Responsible for developing and implementing optimal, cost-effective manufacturing processes and methods in accordance with product specifications and quality standards; recommending and implementing improvements to production processes, methods and controls; and coordinating manufacturing launches for new or revised products. Works to improve manufacturing processes and methods for cost-reduction, quality improvement, and efficiency by performing various analysis of production processes and operational procedures including:

--developing, evaluating, and improving manufacturing methods utilizing knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.

--Assisting with failure analysis, troubleshooting, rework/repair of non-conforming manufactured product to determine root cause.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and resolves technical issues with current products or qualifies enhancements to existing product configurations.
• Interprets internal/external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services.
• Lead Continuous Process Improvement or problem-solving efforts, including planning and scoping the project and using daily management for project execution.
• Maintains product and company reputation by complying with government regulations.
• Generate and review manufacturing process controls.
• Writes complex procedures, protocols and reports. Review and update functional procedures.
• Writes and implements process work instructions.
• Ensures all tooling and test equipment are available for production.
• Ensures engineering changes and updates are performed in a timely manner.
• Leads troubleshooting process parameters and implement corrective actions.
• Assists in designing test fixtures.
• Assists in reviewing production design and quotes.

Qualifications

• 4- 5 year of Process Engineer experience.
• 1 year of leadership support experience required.
• 4-year degree in engineering discipline required; in lieu of academic degree 6- years direct experience in manufacturing
• Possess strong knowledge of electromechanical assemblies and manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of production and safety procedures used in manufacturing processes
• Knowledge of computer aided design techniques (AutoCad a plus).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred.
• Basic understanding and ability to read prints and schematics.