What are the responsibilities and job description for the Process Engineering Specialist position at Metalsa?
About Metalsa: We are a global company with 60 years of experience in the automotive industry, we manufacture safe and sustainable products for people around the world. We are working for a better future where we enrich communities every day by being committed to people, innovation, and our planet. If you have what it takes to accelerate Metalsa’s vision of future mobility, we want you to join the team! For more information, visit metalsa.com
Mission/Objective
Process engineering is focused on maintaining optimal conditions during the production process. This includes ensuring a safe working environment, delivering high-quality products/process, and achieving high performance levels. It requires a multidisciplinary approach and good communication to identify gaps in the process, using problem-solving methodology, and proposing solutions for improvements, and technological innovations. To achieve these goals, process engineers follow guidelines from industry standards such as OSHA, IATF, MOS, and Others.
Responsibilities: Function/Accountability
- Comply with Safety, Environmental, and Quality Systems guidelines (Responsibilities and authorities) currently applicable for the area and the entire plant.
- Ensure that current processes are safe and ergonomic for team members.
- Comply with the internal control guidelines of your area (audit and update practices and procedures). Respond to internal and external audits.
- Review and take actions to optimize process capacity.
- Seek continuous process improvement (productivity and profitability) through the application of engineering principles (Process redesign, new technologies, etc.)
- Create, update, and execute manufacturing standards. (JSA, PFMEA, Control Plan – With Quality, Work Instructions, etc.) - For this position will be required the CQI9 - Special Process: heat Treatment System Assessment 4th Edition
- Provide response to the shopfloor need in process abnormalities (T-cards process)
- Process performance monitoring, problem identification, analyze causes and solve operation problems (safety, quality, productivity, waste, and savings) using problem-solving methodology.
- Coordinate (lead meetings) with specialty teams to solve problems, and carry out improvement projects and engineering changes.
- Research new technologies and develop new applications to the processes that may improve overall performance
- Collaborate, lead, or support in the design/implementation of new products, engineering changes, or processes.
Education & Experience:
- Certified Mechanical Engineer or Industrial Engineering desirable.
- TPS, LEAN* Certification.
- Metallurgical Certification.
- CQI-9 Certification.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the automotive industry, working in Roll forming, Plasma Cut, and Heat Treatment of HSLA Steel for frame rails of commercial vehicles in manufacturing.
Technical Skills:
- Lean manufacturing
- Manufacturing Processes
- Project management
- Metallurgic knowledge
- Certified CQI-9 (desired)
- 2D software drawing (Drawing, Read, etc.)
- Geometric and Dimensional Tolerancing (desired)
- Tools for Problem-solving.
- Core Tools (control plan, FMEA, etc)
What is in it for YOU?
As part of the Metalsa team, you will benefit from a great compensation and benefits package!
- Vacation, Personal Time, and Paid Holidays
- Excellent Benefits Plan!
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance
- Paid Short-Term Disability & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
- 401(k) Company Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement Program
- Advancement Opportunities & Training Programs
- Other Discounts & Perks!
