Job Description

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This job is eligible for relocation benefits.

Onsite -This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to Tonawonda on a full-time basis.

The Role: The Manufacturing Process Engineer is to provide professional technical knowledge, results and behaviors in the environment of new and mature manufacturing systems to sustain or increase safety, quality, throughput and efficiency. The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced manufacturing environment is critical to succeed in this role.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities):

Support the day-to-day production needs on the production floor by maintaining solid relationships with the Production and Maintenance teams

Engineer, Design, Build, Implement and Maintain machinery, tools & equipment

Manage significant downtime events by providing technical guidance and support

Design work operations that meet safety, quality, and efficiency requirements with high integrity

Drive Continuous Improvement efforts in assigned area through the elimination of waste

Evaluate bottleneck areas and support throughput and productivity improvements in assigned area

Support change management projects by developing and participating in production trials

Reduce total cost by improving productivity metrics related to equipment uptime, cycle time and quality

Participate in lean manufacturing through implementation of GM’s Global Manufacturing System

Support implementation and training for standardized work development

Become a coach and teacher of lean manufacturing principles to the production floor team members

Drive problem solving efforts

Work collaboratively as one team with all levels of the organization 

Work collaboratively with machine and tool builders on the design and implementation of new tools and equipment

Create and Maintain Process Flow Diagrams, Control Plans and PFMEAs

Lead plant Equipment Install / Debug / Launch / Continuous Improvement activities

Contribute to lessons learned activities by providing feedback and information to the central process team for BOE/BOP updates 

Direct the design, construction, integration, plant installation, successful launch and continuous improvement of equipment and tools required in plants to produce high-quality parts and propulsion products

Provide technical direction to, and oversight of outside vendor sources when vendors are on site

Develop and test of advanced process technology

Leverage GD&T skillsets to ensure manufacturing equipment, tooling, assembly processes, and quality verifications procedures meet design requirements

Participate in Customer Quality, internal quality , Business Plan Deployment and Launch Wall meetings

Equipment Spare Part identification and stock request submission

Author Equipment Preventative Maintenance Plans and provide training for the Maintenance and Production teams to execute

Problem-solve (analyze data, determine root causes, develop implementation plans) and resolve issues which are affecting assembly, quality or throughput

Support implementation of new processes & equipment

Proactively identify & pursue opportunities to improve operations by reducing cost, reducing energy usage, improve quality, etc.

Support corporate and plant safety policies

Provides technical support for manufacturing operations

Coordinate input from internal/external customers to better understand customer needs



Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

Ability and willingness to work Non-Standard Hours outside of normal Shift [Early Morning, Late Evenings and some Weekends and Holidays] to support installation and maintenance of equipment

Minimum of 3 yrs years of Assembly or Machining process development experience in Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering discipline with plant floor experience

Experience in troubleshooting equipment [Problem Solving / Debug] 

Competency in GD&T

Understanding of Pneumatic, Mechanical, and Control drawings. 

Understanding / Application of Part Locating / Mechanics / Machine Design 

Understanding of Theory of Constraints

Experience with Time Cycle Diagrams and Man / Machine Charts 

Practical Problem-Solving Skills [Formal Training / Practical Application]

Technical knowledge & ability in process engineering disciplines and product development process 

Demonstrated interest and ability to learn and apply agile methodologies

Ability to use computer, interpret blueprints, engineering drawings and learn new systems

Experience in implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts 

Experience working in manufacturing with a background in Continuous Improvement

Self-motivated individual with Continuous Improvement focus

Appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods to work effectively with business partners to meet mutual goals required

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated understanding of plant floor and design for manufacturability

BS in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

ME assignments with successful individual achievements or strong team-based achievements

Knowledge of AutoCAD, Team Center, Microsoft Project, Simulation  

Statistical problem solving training 

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and complex projects with a high level of autonomy and accountability for results. 

Solid understanding of high-volume manufacturing & assembly processes  

Experience with PFMEAs / Simulation / Fastening Equipment / Servo Presses / Sealing Dispensers / Cameras / Error Proofing Devices

Experience in process development, specification, procurement, and qualification of equipment & tooling. 

Experience in documentation of Standardized Work procedures 

Ability to adapt to different interpersonal styles and communication methods 

Previous experience with project management and time management

Previous experience working in a Union Environment or Bargaining Unit

Knowledge of or experience with Bill of Equipment (BOE), Bill of Process (BOP), Bill of Sediment Elimination (BOSE) and Bill of Operations (BOO). 

Able to assign work to small or large groups of employees



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