Process Engineer
Current• Provides process engineering support on current production programs and supports overall manufacturing execution to meet cost, quality and delivery targets.• Proactively identifies process improvements, and engages with factory and program teams to implement process changes and continuous improvement initiatives for achieving operational excellence.• Day to day support of the production floor activities, driving defect reduction, root cause activities, and daily interaction with technicians and operators.• Lead, coordinate and support PPV/FAI activities.• Analyze defect data to identify areas to improve yield and reduce defects.• Applies Six Sigma tools, lean manufacturing principles and lead green belt projects to solve production problems and improve yields. Uses poke yoke principles to prevent production problems.• Participates in and documents customer corrective action requests using 9 Step problem solving methodology. Performs Preliminary Material Review/Material Review Board (PMR/MRB) for the disposition of discrepant material and determination of root cause/corrective action.• Defines and specifies the requirement for assembly tooling, fixtures and equipment to support current manufacturing operations and recommends changes for production ramp-ups.• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.• Supports the implementation of new automation assembly equipment including programming, process qualifications and supporting tooling design through the tooling group. Additional responsibilities include implementation of Total Production Maintenance (TPM) to minimize equipment down time and reduce process variation and the use of PFMEAs to identify process controls to prevent production proble