Process Engineer

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Located in Redmond, OR

Salary: Competitive comp & benefits!

A leading Central Oregon manufacturing team is seeking an experienced Process Engineer! 

What You Get to Do!
The Manufacturing Process Engineer improves overall manufacturing processes through analysis and strategic planning. He/ She is expected to identify inefficient manufacturing processes and work to eliminate them to increase output and decrease costs. This is a skilled position that requires previous experience and in-depth knowledge of the manufacturing process. 
•    Design, implement, monitor and improve assigned manufacturing processes and equipment specifications to meet relevant safety, legal and quality requirements. 
•    Develop Manufacturing Bill of Materials (MBOM) in conjunction with Design Engineering BOM (EBOM).
•    Analyze current production procedures and standards to identify inefficiencies. 
•    Analyze material, employee and machinery workflow to find out where the process can be streamlined for lower costs and improve productivity. 
•    Responsible for researching new technology and suggesting new machines and/or methods by providing business case data and present to manager or assigned project team leader. 
•    Create strategic plans that eliminate the inefficiencies identified and present solutions in form of presentation with supporting data, investments and benefits/ savings (soft and hard).
•    Support problem solving and root cause analysis activities with other functional team members as a manufacturing process owner of the assigned area or manufacturing process/ equipment.
•    Work to resolve technical issues with vendors and maintenance personnel. Document best practices for equipment setup, maintenance and performance monitoring. 
•    Maintain all production documentation, including owner manuals and relevant documentation for machinery. This responsibility includes updating all documentation when processes change.
•     Manage implementation of assigned and approved manufacturing plans/projects, monitor the new procedures and report success and failures in summarized presentation and data per established targets for the manufacturing plan/project or defined KPIs.
•    Strategically lead manufacturing process performance improvement projects to increase the process capability and optimal capacity. Projects may include process analysis, value stream mapping, process capability and throughput analysis, 6‐Sigma, 5S and Kaizen events…etc.
•    Drive “Zero Defect” mentality within manufacturing engineering processes and standards.

What You Will Bring…
•    Bachelor degree in mechanical, manufacturing or industrial engineering 
•    5 years related experience and/or training in manufacturing environment 
•    Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks or other 2D or 3D CAD applications.
•    Strong written and verbal communication skills 
•    Advanced computer skills using Microsoft Office applications
•    Strong problem-solving skills 
•    Strong organizational skills 
•    Understanding of project management (experience preferred utilizing PMI methodology) 
•    Knowledge of various lean manufacturing system methodologies Lean, 5 Why’s, Pareto Analysis, Six Sigma, 8-D, APQP, DFMEA, PFEMA, PPAP, etc. preferred 
•    Must have strong verbal and written communication skills, work well with diverse groups of people and be able to function independently of direct supervision  
•    Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing and the ability to travel domestically and/ or abroad 
•    Passion for the work you do and the people you do it with! 

To Apply:  For confidential consideration, please submit resume to karen.turner@expresspros.com  

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